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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.41, 27,383.43 and 7,152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.41, 27,383.43 and 7,152.75 is: 10,733.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.41 : 27,383.43 = 7,152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.41/27,383.43 = 7,152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.41x = 27,383.43 × 7,152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.41x = 195,866,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,866,828.93/18,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,733.95

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