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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.60, 27,363.93 and 7,143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.60, 27,363.93 and 7,143.29 is: 10,710.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.60 : 27,363.93 = 7,143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.60/27,363.93 = 7,143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.60x = 27,363.93 × 7,143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.60x = 195,468,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,468,426.54/18,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,710.83

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