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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,569.39, 27,841.61 and 7,314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,569.39, 27,841.61 and 7,314.44 is: 10,966.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,569.39 : 27,841.61 = 7,314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,569.39/27,841.61 = 7,314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,569.39x = 27,841.61 × 7,314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,569.39x = 203,645,610.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,645,610.07/18,569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.74

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