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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.49, 27,311.16 and 7,115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.49, 27,311.16 and 7,115.30 is: 10,670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.49 : 27,311.16 = 7,115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.49/27,311.16 = 7,115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.49x = 27,311.16 × 7,115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.49x = 194,327,096.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,327,096.75/18,211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,670.58

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