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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,465.67, 27,698.55 and 7,373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,465.67, 27,698.55 and 7,373.26 is: 11,059.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,465.67 : 27,698.55 = 7,373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,465.67/27,698.55 = 7,373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,465.67x = 27,698.55 × 7,373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,465.67x = 204,228,610.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,228,610.77/18,465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,059.91

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