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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.24, 27,430.79 and 7,195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.24, 27,430.79 and 7,195.05 is: 10,790.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.24 : 27,430.79 = 7,195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.24/27,430.79 = 7,195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.24x = 27,430.79 × 7,195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.24x = 197,365,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,365,869.61/18,291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,790.19

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