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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,215.76, 27,311.64 and 7,123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,215.76, 27,311.64 and 7,123.68 is: 10,680.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,215.76 : 27,311.64 = 7,123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,215.76/27,311.64 = 7,123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,215.76x = 27,311.64 × 7,123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,215.76x = 194,559,383.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,559,383.64/18,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,680.83

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