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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,199.56, 27,282.06 and 7,113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,199.56, 27,282.06 and 7,113.36 is: 10,663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,199.56 : 27,282.06 = 7,113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,199.56/27,282.06 = 7,113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,199.56x = 27,282.06 × 7,113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,199.56x = 194,067,114.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,067,114.32/18,199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,663.29

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