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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,560.43, 27,833.76 and 7,463.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,560.43, 27,833.76 and 7,463.43 is: 11,192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,560.43 : 27,833.76 = 7,463.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,560.43/27,833.76 = 7,463.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,560.43x = 27,833.76 × 7,463.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,560.43x = 207,735,319.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,735,319.40/18,560.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.38

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