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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,453.75, 27,663.58 and 7,357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,453.75, 27,663.58 and 7,357.75 is: 11,029.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,453.75 : 27,663.58 = 7,357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,453.75/27,663.58 = 7,357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,453.75x = 27,663.58 × 7,357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,453.75x = 203,541,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,541,705.75/18,453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.83

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