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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.31, 27,340.35 and 7,136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.31, 27,340.35 and 7,136.92 is: 10,708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.31 : 27,340.35 = 7,136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.31/27,340.35 = 7,136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.31x = 27,340.35 × 7,136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.31x = 195,125,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,125,890.72/18,222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,708.08

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