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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,450.72, 27,659.08 and 7,354.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,450.72, 27,659.08 and 7,354.76 is: 11,025.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,450.72 : 27,659.08 = 7,354.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,450.72/27,659.08 = 7,354.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,450.72x = 27,659.08 × 7,354.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,450.72x = 203,425,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,425,895.22/18,450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,025.36

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