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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.90, 27,368.16 and 7,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.90, 27,368.16 and 7,150.60 is: 10,726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.90 : 27,368.16 = 7,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.90/27,368.16 = 7,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.90x = 27,368.16 × 7,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.90x = 195,698,764.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,698,764.90/18,244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,726.22

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