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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,180.96, 27,273.12 and 7,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,180.96, 27,273.12 and 7,088.52 is: 10,633.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,180.96 : 27,273.12 = 7,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,180.96/27,273.12 = 7,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,180.96x = 27,273.12 × 7,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,180.96x = 193,326,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,326,056.58/18,180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.44

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