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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.80, 27,374.40 and 7,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.80, 27,374.40 and 7,149.60 is: 10,727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.80 : 27,374.40 = 7,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.80/27,374.40 = 7,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.80x = 27,374.40 × 7,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.80x = 195,716,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,716,010.24/18,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,727.22

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