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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.76, 27,439.20 and 7,197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.76, 27,439.20 and 7,197.76 is: 10,797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.76 : 27,439.20 = 7,197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.76/27,439.20 = 7,197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.76x = 27,439.20 × 7,197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.76x = 197,500,776.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,500,776.19/18,291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,797.25

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