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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,428.47, 27,644.49 and 7,332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,428.47, 27,644.49 and 7,332.56 is: 10,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,428.47 : 27,644.49 = 7,332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,428.47/27,644.49 = 7,332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,428.47x = 27,644.49 × 7,332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,428.47x = 202,704,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,704,844.06/18,428.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,999.55

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