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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.87, 27,394.29 and 7,163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.87, 27,394.29 and 7,163.55 is: 10,741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.87 : 27,394.29 = 7,163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.87/27,394.29 = 7,163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.87x = 27,394.29 × 7,163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.87x = 196,240,366.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,240,366.13/18,269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,741.21

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