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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,322.08, 27,464.69 and 7,236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,322.08, 27,464.69 and 7,236.63 is: 10,847.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,322.08 : 27,464.69 = 7,236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,322.08/27,464.69 = 7,236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,322.08x = 27,464.69 × 7,236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,322.08x = 198,751,763.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,751,763.41/18,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,847.66

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