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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,367.76, 27,535.47 and 7,282.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,367.76, 27,535.47 and 7,282.23 is: 10,916.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,367.76 : 27,535.47 = 7,282.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,367.76/27,535.47 = 7,282.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,367.76x = 27,535.47 × 7,282.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,367.76x = 200,519,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,519,625.70/18,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.94

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