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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,570.89, 27,843.86 and 7,315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,570.89, 27,843.86 and 7,315.94 is: 10,968.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,570.89 : 27,843.86 = 7,315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,570.89/27,843.86 = 7,315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,570.89x = 27,843.86 × 7,315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,570.89x = 203,703,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,703,833.33/18,570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,968.99

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