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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.60, 27,429.72 and 7,191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.60, 27,429.72 and 7,191.08 is: 10,789.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.60 : 27,429.72 = 7,191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.60/27,429.72 = 7,191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.60x = 27,429.72 × 7,191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.60x = 197,249,310.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,249,310.90/18,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,789.50

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