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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.80, 27,443.16 and 7,194.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.80, 27,443.16 and 7,194.17 is: 10,795.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.80 : 27,443.16 = 7,194.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.80/27,443.16 = 7,194.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.80x = 27,443.16 × 7,194.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.80x = 197,430,826.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,430,826.99/18,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,795.77

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