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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,372.48, 27,552.72 and 7,277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,372.48, 27,552.72 and 7,277.16 is: 10,913.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,372.48 : 27,552.72 = 7,277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,372.48/27,552.72 = 7,277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,372.48x = 27,552.72 × 7,277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,372.48x = 200,505,551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,505,551.88/18,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,913.36

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