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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,324.44, 27,490.40 and 7,794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,324.44, 27,490.40 and 7,794.44 is: 11,693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,324.44 : 27,490.40 = 7,794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,324.44/27,490.40 = 7,794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,324.44x = 27,490.40 × 7,794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,324.44x = 214,272,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,272,273.38/18,324.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,693.25

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