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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,193.80, 27,291.96 and 7,096.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,193.80, 27,291.96 and 7,096.80 is: 10,645.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,193.80 : 27,291.96 = 7,096.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,193.80/27,291.96 = 7,096.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,193.80x = 27,291.96 × 7,096.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,193.80x = 193,685,581.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,685,581.73/18,193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,645.69

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