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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,422.91, 27,630.32 and 7,327.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,422.91, 27,630.32 and 7,327.53 is: 10,989.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,422.91 : 27,630.32 = 7,327.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,422.91/27,630.32 = 7,327.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,422.91x = 27,630.32 × 7,327.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,422.91x = 202,461,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,461,962.07/18,422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.68

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