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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,483.80, 27,729.30 and 7,953.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,483.80, 27,729.30 and 7,953.80 is: 11,932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,483.80 : 27,729.30 = 7,953.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,483.80/27,729.30 = 7,953.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,483.80x = 27,729.30 × 7,953.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,483.80x = 220,553,306.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,553,306.34/18,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,932.25

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