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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.34, 27,437.96 and 7,191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.34, 27,437.96 and 7,191.02 is: 10,786.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.34 : 27,437.96 = 7,191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.34/27,437.96 = 7,191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.34x = 27,437.96 × 7,191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.34x = 197,306,919.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,306,919.12/18,292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,786.31

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