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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.44, 27,481.36 and 7,235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.44, 27,481.36 and 7,235.64 is: 10,846.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.44 : 27,481.36 = 7,235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.44/27,481.36 = 7,235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.44x = 27,481.36 × 7,235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.44x = 198,845,227.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,845,227.67/18,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,846.04

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