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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,193.55, 27,291.59 and 7,096.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,193.55, 27,291.59 and 7,096.55 is: 10,645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,193.55 : 27,291.59 = 7,096.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,193.55/27,291.59 = 7,096.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,193.55x = 27,291.59 × 7,096.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,193.55x = 193,676,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,676,133.01/18,193.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,645.32

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