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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,369.26, 27,537.72 and 7,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,369.26, 27,537.72 and 7,283.74 is: 10,919.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,369.26 : 27,537.72 = 7,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,369.26/27,537.72 = 7,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,369.26x = 27,537.72 × 7,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,369.26x = 200,577,592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,577,592.67/18,369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,919.20

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