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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,208.36, 27,313.08 and 7,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,208.36, 27,313.08 and 7,114.60 is: 10,672.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,208.36 : 27,313.08 = 7,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,208.36/27,313.08 = 7,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,208.36x = 27,313.08 × 7,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,208.36x = 194,321,638.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,321,638.97/18,208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,672.11

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