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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,188.94, 27,285.12 and 7,096.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,188.94, 27,285.12 and 7,096.54 is: 10,645.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,188.94 : 27,285.12 = 7,096.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,188.94/27,285.12 = 7,096.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,188.94x = 27,285.12 × 7,096.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,188.94x = 193,629,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,629,945.48/18,188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,645.48

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