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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,383.72, 27,570.66 and 7,993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,383.72, 27,570.66 and 7,993 is: 11,987.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,383.72 : 27,570.66 = 7,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,383.72/27,570.66 = 7,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,383.72x = 27,570.66 × 7,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,383.72x = 220,372,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,372,285.38/18,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,987.36

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