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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,193.32, 27,277.92 and 7,101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,193.32, 27,277.92 and 7,101.06 is: 10,646.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,193.32 : 27,277.92 = 7,101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,193.32/27,277.92 = 7,101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,193.32x = 27,277.92 × 7,101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,193.32x = 193,702,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,702,146.60/18,193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,646.88

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