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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,191.28, 27,285.64 and 7,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,191.28, 27,285.64 and 7,095.88 is: 10,643.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,191.28 : 27,285.64 = 7,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,191.28/27,285.64 = 7,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,191.28x = 27,285.64 × 7,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,191.28x = 193,615,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,615,627.16/18,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,643.32

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