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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,503.20, 27,746.70 and 7,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,503.20, 27,746.70 and 7,406.20 is: 11,106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,503.20 : 27,746.70 = 7,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,503.20/27,746.70 = 7,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,503.20x = 27,746.70 × 7,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,503.20x = 205,497,609.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,497,609.54/18,503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,106.06

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