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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.80, 27,235.34 and 18,097.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.80, 27,235.34 and 18,097.48 is: 26,987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.80 : 27,235.34 = 18,097.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.80/27,235.34 = 18,097.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.80x = 27,235.34 × 18,097.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.80x = 492,891,020.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,891,020.94/18,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,987.32

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