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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.80, 27,433.67 and 7,198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.80, 27,433.67 and 7,198.55 is: 10,800.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.80 : 27,433.67 = 7,198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.80/27,433.67 = 7,198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.80x = 27,433.67 × 7,198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.80x = 197,482,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,482,472.02/18,283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,800.95

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