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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,202.86, 27,307.50 and 7,529.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,202.86, 27,307.50 and 7,529.19 is: 11,295.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,202.86 : 27,307.50 = 7,529.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,202.86/27,307.50 = 7,529.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,202.86x = 27,307.50 × 7,529.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,202.86x = 205,603,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,603,355.93/18,202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,295.11

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