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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,468.44, 27,703.22 and 7,223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,468.44, 27,703.22 and 7,223.34 is: 10,835.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,468.44 : 27,703.22 = 7,223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,468.44/27,703.22 = 7,223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,468.44x = 27,703.22 × 7,223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,468.44x = 200,109,777.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,109,777.15/18,468.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,835.23

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