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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.12, 27,300.44 and 7,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.12, 27,300.44 and 7,115.24 is: 10,666.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.12 : 27,300.44 = 7,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.12/27,300.44 = 7,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.12x = 27,300.44 × 7,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.12x = 194,249,182.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,249,182.71/18,211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,666.51

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