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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.43, 27,630.93 and 7,323.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.43, 27,630.93 and 7,323.65 is: 10,986.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.43 : 27,630.93 = 7,323.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.43/27,630.93 = 7,323.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.43x = 27,630.93 × 7,323.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.43x = 202,359,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,359,122.34/18,419.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.18

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