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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,427.16, 27,645.06 and 7,334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,427.16, 27,645.06 and 7,334.48 is: 11,003.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,427.16 : 27,645.06 = 7,334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,427.16/27,645.06 = 7,334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,427.16x = 27,645.06 × 7,334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,427.16x = 202,762,139.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,762,139.67/18,427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,003.44

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