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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,469.64, 27,687.39 and 7,373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,469.64, 27,687.39 and 7,373.63 is: 11,053.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,469.64 : 27,687.39 = 7,373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,469.64/27,687.39 = 7,373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,469.64x = 27,687.39 × 7,373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,469.64x = 204,156,569.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,156,569.53/18,469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,053.63

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