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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.39, 27,419.65 and 7,753.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.39, 27,419.65 and 7,753.26 is: 11,627.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.39 : 27,419.65 = 7,753.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.39/27,419.65 = 7,753.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.39x = 27,419.65 × 7,753.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.39x = 212,591,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,591,582.43/18,283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,627.58

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