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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.12, 27,544.76 and 7,269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.12, 27,544.76 and 7,269.36 is: 10,904.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.12 : 27,544.76 = 7,269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.12/27,544.76 = 7,269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.12x = 27,544.76 × 7,269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.12x = 200,232,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,232,776.55/18,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.07

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