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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.39, 27,422.65 and 7,755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.39, 27,422.65 and 7,755.26 is: 11,630.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.39 : 27,422.65 = 7,755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.39/27,422.65 = 7,755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.39x = 27,422.65 × 7,755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.39x = 212,669,780.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,669,780.64/18,285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.58

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