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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.55, 27,393.69 and 7,163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.55, 27,393.69 and 7,163.22 is: 10,740.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.55 : 27,393.69 = 7,163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.55/27,393.69 = 7,163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.55x = 27,393.69 × 7,163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.55x = 196,227,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,227,028.08/18,269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,740.66

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