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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,469.20, 27,698.40 and 7,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,469.20, 27,698.40 and 7,372.20 is: 11,056.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,469.20 : 27,698.40 = 7,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,469.20/27,698.40 = 7,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,469.20x = 27,698.40 × 7,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,469.20x = 204,198,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,198,144.48/18,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.14

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