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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,203.63, 27,289.19 and 7,107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,203.63, 27,289.19 and 7,107.72 is: 10,655.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,203.63 : 27,289.19 = 7,107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,203.63/27,289.19 = 7,107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,203.63x = 27,289.19 × 7,107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,203.63x = 193,963,886.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,963,886.01/18,203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.23

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