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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,562.44, 27,844.98 and 7,469.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,562.44, 27,844.98 and 7,469.19 is: 11,204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,562.44 : 27,844.98 = 7,469.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,562.44/27,844.98 = 7,469.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,562.44x = 27,844.98 × 7,469.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,562.44x = 207,979,446.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,979,446.17/18,562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,204.32

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