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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.79, 27,394.28 and 7,188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.79, 27,394.28 and 7,188.43 is: 10,776.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.79 : 27,394.28 = 7,188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.79/27,394.28 = 7,188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.79x = 27,394.28 × 7,188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.79x = 196,921,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,921,864.18/18,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,776.19

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