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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.08, 27,283.74 and 7,104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.08, 27,283.74 and 7,104.84 is: 10,652.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.08 : 27,283.74 = 7,104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.08/27,283.74 = 7,104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.08x = 27,283.74 × 7,104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.08x = 193,846,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,846,607.30/18,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,652.62

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