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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,469.62, 27,703.70 and 7,372.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,469.62, 27,703.70 and 7,372.98 is: 11,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,469.62 : 27,703.70 = 7,372.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,469.62/27,703.70 = 7,372.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,469.62x = 27,703.70 × 7,372.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,469.62x = 204,258,826.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,258,826.03/18,469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,059.18

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