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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,194.19, 27,297.96 and 7,666.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,194.19, 27,297.96 and 7,666.86 is: 11,503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,194.19 : 27,297.96 = 7,666.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,194.19/27,297.96 = 7,666.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,194.19x = 27,297.96 × 7,666.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,194.19x = 209,289,637.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,289,637.61/18,194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.10

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