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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,202.14, 27,292.43 and 7,095.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,202.14, 27,292.43 and 7,095.86 is: 10,639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,202.14 : 27,292.43 = 7,095.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,202.14/27,292.43 = 7,095.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,202.14x = 27,292.43 × 7,095.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,202.14x = 193,663,262.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,663,262.34/18,202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,639.59

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