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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,433.94, 27,653.40 and 7,341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,433.94, 27,653.40 and 7,341.80 is: 11,013.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,433.94 : 27,653.40 = 7,341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,433.94/27,653.40 = 7,341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,433.94x = 27,653.40 × 7,341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,433.94x = 203,025,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,025,593.85/18,433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,013.69

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