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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.69, 27,338.08 and 7,126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.69, 27,338.08 and 7,126.14 is: 10,684.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.69 : 27,338.08 = 7,126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.69/27,338.08 = 7,126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.69x = 27,338.08 × 7,126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.69x = 194,814,985.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,814,985.41/18,232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,684.93

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