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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.91, 27,631.81 and 7,328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.91, 27,631.81 and 7,328.53 is: 10,991.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.91 : 27,631.81 = 7,328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.91/27,631.81 = 7,328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.91x = 27,631.81 × 7,328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.91x = 202,500,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,500,548.54/18,423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.18

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