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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,241.54, 27,368.91 and 7,155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,241.54, 27,368.91 and 7,155.80 is: 10,736.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,241.54 : 27,368.91 = 7,155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,241.54/27,368.91 = 7,155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,241.54x = 27,368.91 × 7,155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,241.54x = 195,846,514.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,846,514.60/18,241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,736.29

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