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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.76, 27,493.80 and 7,236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.76, 27,493.80 and 7,236.76 is: 10,852.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.76 : 27,493.80 = 7,236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.76/27,493.80 = 7,236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.76x = 27,493.80 × 7,236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.76x = 198,966,032.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,966,032.09/18,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,852.44

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