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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.76, 27,623.88 and 7,323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.76, 27,623.88 and 7,323.36 is: 10,982.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.76 : 27,623.88 = 7,323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.76/27,623.88 = 7,323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.76x = 27,623.88 × 7,323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.76x = 202,299,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,299,617.84/18,419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,982.75

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