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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,427.66, 27,637.44 and 7,332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,427.66, 27,637.44 and 7,332.28 is: 10,996.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,427.66 : 27,637.44 = 7,332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,427.66/27,637.44 = 7,332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,427.66x = 27,637.44 × 7,332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,427.66x = 202,645,448.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,645,448.56/18,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.81

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