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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,200.63, 27,284.69 and 7,104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,200.63, 27,284.69 and 7,104.72 is: 10,650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,200.63 : 27,284.69 = 7,104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,200.63/27,284.69 = 7,104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,200.63x = 27,284.69 × 7,104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,200.63x = 193,850,047.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,850,047.21/18,200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.74

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