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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,219.30, 27,323.55 and 7,119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,219.30, 27,323.55 and 7,119.60 is: 10,677.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,219.30 : 27,323.55 = 7,119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,219.30/27,323.55 = 7,119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,219.30x = 27,323.55 × 7,119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,219.30x = 194,532,746.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,532,746.58/18,219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,677.29

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