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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.76, 27,334.14 and 7,138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.76, 27,334.14 and 7,138.68 is: 10,703.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.76 : 27,334.14 = 7,138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.76/27,334.14 = 7,138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.76x = 27,334.14 × 7,138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.76x = 195,129,678.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,129,678.54/18,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,703.32

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