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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.10, 27,349.62 and 7,132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.10, 27,349.62 and 7,132.02 is: 10,698.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.10 : 27,349.62 = 7,132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.10/27,349.62 = 7,132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.10x = 27,349.62 × 7,132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.10x = 195,058,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,058,036.83/18,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,698.02

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