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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,454.06, 27,664.05 and 7,358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,454.06, 27,664.05 and 7,358.07 is: 11,030.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,454.06 : 27,664.05 = 7,358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,454.06/27,664.05 = 7,358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,454.06x = 27,664.05 × 7,358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,454.06x = 203,553,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,553,878.06/18,454.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.30

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