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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.67, 27,420.08 and 7,753.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.67, 27,420.08 and 7,753.54 is: 11,628.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.67 : 27,420.08 = 7,753.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.67/27,420.08 = 7,753.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.67x = 27,420.08 × 7,753.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.67x = 212,602,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,602,579.77/18,283.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,628.00

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