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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,455.64, 27,670.04 and 7,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,455.64, 27,670.04 and 7,359 is: 11,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,455.64 : 27,670.04 = 7,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,455.64/27,670.04 = 7,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,455.64x = 27,670.04 × 7,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,455.64x = 203,623,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,623,787.57/18,455.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.15

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