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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,424.91, 27,633.31 and 7,329.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,424.91, 27,633.31 and 7,329.53 is: 10,992.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,424.91 : 27,633.31 = 7,329.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,424.91/27,633.31 = 7,329.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,424.91x = 27,633.31 × 7,329.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,424.91x = 202,539,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,539,174.64/18,424.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.68

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