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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,421.97, 27,609.83 and 7,879.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,421.97, 27,609.83 and 7,879.59 is: 11,809.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,421.97 : 27,609.83 = 7,879.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,421.97/27,609.83 = 7,879.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,421.97x = 27,609.83 × 7,879.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,421.97x = 217,554,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,554,100.97/18,421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,809.49

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