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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,186.88, 27,269.34 and 7,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,186.88, 27,269.34 and 7,091.44 is: 10,632.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,186.88 : 27,269.34 = 7,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,186.88/27,269.34 = 7,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,186.88x = 27,269.34 × 7,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,186.88x = 193,378,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,378,888.45/18,186.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,632.88

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