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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,225.22, 27,326.88 and 7,118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,225.22, 27,326.88 and 7,118.86 is: 10,674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,225.22 : 27,326.88 = 7,118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,225.22/27,326.88 = 7,118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,225.22x = 27,326.88 × 7,118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,225.22x = 194,536,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,536,232.96/18,225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,674.01

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