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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,194.30, 27,292.71 and 7,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,194.30, 27,292.71 and 7,097.30 is: 10,646.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,194.30 : 27,292.71 = 7,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,194.30/27,292.71 = 7,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,194.30x = 27,292.71 × 7,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,194.30x = 193,704,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,704,550.68/18,194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,646.44

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