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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,473.28, 27,691.68 and 7,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,473.28, 27,691.68 and 7,373.28 is: 11,052.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,473.28 : 27,691.68 = 7,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,473.28/27,691.68 = 7,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,473.28x = 27,691.68 × 7,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,473.28x = 204,178,510.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,178,510.31/18,473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,052.64

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