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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.24, 27,376.86 and 7,151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.24, 27,376.86 and 7,151.94 is: 10,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.24 : 27,376.86 = 7,151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.24/27,376.86 = 7,151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.24x = 27,376.86 × 7,151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.24x = 195,797,660.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,797,660.11/18,258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,723.80

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