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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,421.19, 27,608.66 and 7,878.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,421.19, 27,608.66 and 7,878.81 is: 11,808.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,421.19 : 27,608.66 = 7,878.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,421.19/27,608.66 = 7,878.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,421.19x = 27,608.66 × 7,878.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,421.19x = 217,523,386.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,523,386.49/18,421.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,808.32

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