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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,209.14, 27,297.42 and 7,113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,209.14, 27,297.42 and 7,113.22 is: 10,663.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,209.14 : 27,297.42 = 7,113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,209.14/27,297.42 = 7,113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,209.14x = 27,297.42 × 7,113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,209.14x = 194,172,553.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,172,553.89/18,209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,663.47

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