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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,465.92, 27,698.93 and 7,373.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,465.92, 27,698.93 and 7,373.51 is: 11,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,465.92 : 27,698.93 = 7,373.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,465.92/27,698.93 = 7,373.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,465.92x = 27,698.93 × 7,373.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,465.92x = 204,238,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,238,300.48/18,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.28

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