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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.82, 27,517.56 and 7,111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.82, 27,517.56 and 7,111.41 is: 10,663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.82 : 27,517.56 = 7,111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.82/27,517.56 = 7,111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.82x = 27,517.56 × 7,111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.82x = 195,688,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,688,651.36/18,350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,663.76

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