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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,450.95, 27,663.01 and 7,354.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,450.95, 27,663.01 and 7,354.31 is: 11,026.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,450.95 : 27,663.01 = 7,354.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,450.95/27,663.01 = 7,354.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,450.95x = 27,663.01 × 7,354.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,450.95x = 203,442,194.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,442,194.37/18,450.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,026.11

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