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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.10, 27,430.65 and 7,190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.10, 27,430.65 and 7,190.10 is: 10,785.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.10 : 27,430.65 = 7,190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.10/27,430.65 = 7,190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.10x = 27,430.65 × 7,190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.10x = 197,229,116.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,229,116.57/18,287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,785.15

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