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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,429.60, 27,623.70 and 7,333.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,429.60, 27,623.70 and 7,333.29 is: 10,991.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,429.60 : 27,623.70 = 7,333.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,429.60/27,623.70 = 7,333.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,429.60x = 27,623.70 × 7,333.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,429.60x = 202,572,602.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,572,602.97/18,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.70

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