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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444.72, 27,643.86 and 7,902.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444.72, 27,643.86 and 7,902.39 is: 11,843.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444.72 : 27,643.86 = 7,902.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444.72/27,643.86 = 7,902.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444.72x = 27,643.86 × 7,902.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444.72x = 218,452,562.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,452,562.83/18,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,843.64

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