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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,438.67, 27,658.16 and 7,348.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,438.67, 27,658.16 and 7,348.19 is: 11,022.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,438.67 : 27,658.16 = 7,348.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,438.67/27,658.16 = 7,348.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,438.67x = 27,658.16 × 7,348.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,438.67x = 203,237,267.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,237,267.25/18,438.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,022.34

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