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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444.87, 27,665.60 and 7,348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444.87, 27,665.60 and 7,348.59 is: 11,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444.87 : 27,665.60 = 7,348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444.87/27,665.60 = 7,348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444.87x = 27,665.60 × 7,348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444.87x = 203,303,114.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,303,114.76/18,444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,022.20

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