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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,429.70, 27,644.55 and 7,335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,429.70, 27,644.55 and 7,335.70 is: 11,003.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,429.70 : 27,644.55 = 7,335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,429.70/27,644.55 = 7,335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,429.70x = 27,644.55 × 7,335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,429.70x = 202,792,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,792,125.44/18,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,003.55

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