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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.38, 27,383.01 and 7,156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.38, 27,383.01 and 7,156.08 is: 10,729.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.38 : 27,383.01 = 7,156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.38/27,383.01 = 7,156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.38x = 27,383.01 × 7,156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.38x = 195,955,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,955,010.20/18,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,729.98

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