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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.58, 27,352.50 and 7,149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.58, 27,352.50 and 7,149.34 is: 10,715.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.58 : 27,352.50 = 7,149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.58/27,352.50 = 7,149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.58x = 27,352.50 × 7,149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.58x = 195,552,322.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,552,322.35/18,249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,715.44

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