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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.24, 27,611.70 and 7,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.24, 27,611.70 and 7,323.80 is: 10,978.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.24 : 27,611.70 = 7,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.24/27,611.70 = 7,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.24x = 27,611.70 × 7,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.24x = 202,222,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,222,568.46/18,419.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.88

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