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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,464.67, 27,697.05 and 7,372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,464.67, 27,697.05 and 7,372.26 is: 11,058.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,464.67 : 27,697.05 = 7,372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,464.67/27,697.05 = 7,372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,464.67x = 27,697.05 × 7,372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,464.67x = 204,189,853.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,189,853.83/18,464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.41

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