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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,227.76, 27,329.64 and 7,135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,227.76, 27,329.64 and 7,135.68 is: 10,698.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,227.76 : 27,329.64 = 7,135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,227.76/27,329.64 = 7,135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,227.76x = 27,329.64 × 7,135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,227.76x = 195,015,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,015,565.56/18,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,698.82

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