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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.26, 27,294.60 and 7,101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.26, 27,294.60 and 7,101.88 is: 10,652.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.26 : 27,294.60 = 7,101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.26/27,294.60 = 7,101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.26x = 27,294.60 × 7,101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.26x = 193,842,973.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,842,973.85/18,197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,652.32

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