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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.59, 27,612.26 and 7,881.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.59, 27,612.26 and 7,881.22 is: 11,811.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.59 : 27,612.26 = 7,881.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.59/27,612.26 = 7,881.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.59x = 27,612.26 × 7,881.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.59x = 217,618,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,618,157.70/18,423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,811.93

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