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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.76, 27,436.20 and 7,195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.76, 27,436.20 and 7,195.76 is: 10,794.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.76 : 27,436.20 = 7,195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.76/27,436.20 = 7,195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.76x = 27,436.20 × 7,195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.76x = 197,424,310.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,424,310.51/18,289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,794.25

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