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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,466.92, 27,716.04 and 7,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,466.92, 27,716.04 and 7,381.44 is: 11,078.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,466.92 : 27,716.04 = 7,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,466.92/27,716.04 = 7,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,466.92x = 27,716.04 × 7,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,466.92x = 204,584,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,584,286.30/18,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,078.42

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