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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,427.91, 27,647.33 and 7,328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,427.91, 27,647.33 and 7,328.27 is: 10,994.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,427.91 : 27,647.33 = 7,328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,427.91/27,647.33 = 7,328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,427.91x = 27,647.33 × 7,328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,427.91x = 202,607,131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,607,131.50/18,427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,994.58

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