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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,188.73, 27,293.31 and 7,096.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,188.73, 27,293.31 and 7,096.18 is: 10,648.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,188.73 : 27,293.31 = 7,096.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,188.73/27,293.31 = 7,096.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,188.73x = 27,293.31 × 7,096.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,188.73x = 193,678,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,678,240.56/18,188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,648.26

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