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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,492.40, 27,736.80 and 7,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,492.40, 27,736.80 and 7,396 is: 11,093.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,492.40 : 27,736.80 = 7,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,492.40/27,736.80 = 7,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,492.40x = 27,736.80 × 7,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,492.40x = 205,141,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,141,372.80/18,492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,093.28

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