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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.82, 27,367.26 and 7,149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.82, 27,367.26 and 7,149.70 is: 10,725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.82 : 27,367.26 = 7,149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.82/27,367.26 = 7,149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.82x = 27,367.26 × 7,149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.82x = 195,667,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,667,698.82/18,243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,725.15

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