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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,306.56, 27,453.35 and 7,912.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,306.56, 27,453.35 and 7,912.64 is: 11,866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,306.56 : 27,453.35 = 7,912.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,306.56/27,453.35 = 7,912.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,306.56x = 27,453.35 × 7,912.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,306.56x = 217,228,435.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,228,435.78/18,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,866.15

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