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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,214.80, 27,316.80 and 7,115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,214.80, 27,316.80 and 7,115.10 is: 10,670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,214.80 : 27,316.80 = 7,115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,214.80/27,316.80 = 7,115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,214.80x = 27,316.80 × 7,115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,214.80x = 194,361,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,361,763.68/18,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,670.54

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