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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,193.69, 27,297.21 and 7,666.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,193.69, 27,297.21 and 7,666.36 is: 11,502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,193.69 : 27,297.21 = 7,666.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,193.69/27,297.21 = 7,666.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,193.69x = 27,297.21 × 7,666.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,193.69x = 209,270,238.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,270,238.86/18,193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.35

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