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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.74, 27,411.15 and 7,183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.74, 27,411.15 and 7,183.22 is: 10,775.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.74 : 27,411.15 = 7,183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.74/27,411.15 = 7,183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.74x = 27,411.15 × 7,183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.74x = 196,900,320.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,900,320.90/18,273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,775.04

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