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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.59, 27,625.59 and 7,324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.59, 27,625.59 and 7,324.56 is: 10,982.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.59 : 27,625.59 = 7,324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.59/27,625.59 = 7,324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.59x = 27,625.59 × 7,324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.59x = 202,345,291.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,345,291.49/18,423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,982.95

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