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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.72, 27,540.66 and 7,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.72, 27,540.66 and 7,973 is: 11,957.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.72 : 27,540.66 = 7,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.72/27,540.66 = 7,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.72x = 27,540.66 × 7,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.72x = 219,581,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,581,682.18/18,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,957.36

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