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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.86, 27,473.72 and 7,654.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.86, 27,473.72 and 7,654.23 is: 11,481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.86 : 27,473.72 = 7,654.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.86/27,473.72 = 7,654.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.86x = 27,473.72 × 7,654.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.86x = 210,290,133.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,290,133.56/18,315.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,481.32

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