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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,330.09, 27,476.67 and 7,232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,330.09, 27,476.67 and 7,232.49 is: 10,841.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,330.09 : 27,476.67 = 7,232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,330.09/27,476.67 = 7,232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,330.09x = 27,476.67 × 7,232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,330.09x = 198,724,741.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,724,741.01/18,330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,841.45

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