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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,455.01, 27,665.46 and 7,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,455.01, 27,665.46 and 7,359 is: 11,031.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,455.01 : 27,665.46 = 7,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,455.01/27,665.46 = 7,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,455.01x = 27,665.46 × 7,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,455.01x = 203,590,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,590,120.14/18,455.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.70

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