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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.42, 27,507.87 and 7,955.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.42, 27,507.87 and 7,955.46 is: 11,934.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.42 : 27,507.87 = 7,955.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.42/27,507.87 = 7,955.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.42x = 27,507.87 × 7,955.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.42x = 218,837,759.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,837,759.47/18,336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,934.60

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