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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,469.12, 27,702.95 and 7,372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,469.12, 27,702.95 and 7,372.48 is: 11,058.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,469.12 : 27,702.95 = 7,372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,469.12/27,702.95 = 7,372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,469.12x = 27,702.95 × 7,372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,469.12x = 204,239,306.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,239,306.30/18,469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.42

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