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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,383.70, 27,565.80 and 7,989.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,383.70, 27,565.80 and 7,989.78 is: 11,980.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,383.70 : 27,565.80 = 7,989.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,383.70/27,565.80 = 7,989.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,383.70x = 27,565.80 × 7,989.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,383.70x = 220,244,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,244,677.52/18,383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,980.43

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