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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.76, 27,331.14 and 7,136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.76, 27,331.14 and 7,136.68 is: 10,700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.76 : 27,331.14 = 7,136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.76/27,331.14 = 7,136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.76x = 27,331.14 × 7,136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.76x = 195,053,600.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,053,600.22/18,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,700.32

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