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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.05, 27,447.20 and 7,621.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.05, 27,447.20 and 7,621.05 is: 11,432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.05 : 27,447.20 = 7,621.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.05/27,447.20 = 7,621.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.05x = 27,447.20 × 7,621.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.05x = 209,176,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,176,445.45/18,297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,432.25

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