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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,454.76, 27,665.08 and 7,358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,454.76, 27,665.08 and 7,358.75 is: 11,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,454.76 : 27,665.08 = 7,358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,454.76/27,665.08 = 7,358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,454.76x = 27,665.08 × 7,358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,454.76x = 203,580,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,580,407.45/18,454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.32

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