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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,144.50, 27,216.77 and 7,200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,144.50, 27,216.77 and 7,200.50 is: 10,800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,144.50 : 27,216.77 = 7,200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,144.50/27,216.77 = 7,200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,144.50x = 27,216.77 × 7,200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,144.50x = 195,974,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,974,352.39/18,144.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,800.76

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