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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,214.94, 27,329.29 and 7,129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,214.94, 27,329.29 and 7,129.55 is: 10,697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,214.94 : 27,329.29 = 7,129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,214.94/27,329.29 = 7,129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,214.94x = 27,329.29 × 7,129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,214.94x = 194,845,385.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,845,385.05/18,214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,697.01

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