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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,443.80, 27,663.86 and 7,347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,443.80, 27,663.86 and 7,347.50 is: 11,020.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,443.80 : 27,663.86 = 7,347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,443.80/27,663.86 = 7,347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,443.80x = 27,663.86 × 7,347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,443.80x = 203,260,211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,260,211.35/18,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.52

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