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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,213.32, 27,318.72 and 7,117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,213.32, 27,318.72 and 7,117.88 is: 10,676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,213.32 : 27,318.72 = 7,117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,213.32/27,318.72 = 7,117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,213.32x = 27,318.72 × 7,117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,213.32x = 194,451,370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,451,370.71/18,213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,676.33

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