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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.90, 27,420.50 and 7,195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.90, 27,420.50 and 7,195.08 is: 10,785.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.90 : 27,420.50 = 7,195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.90/27,420.50 = 7,195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.90x = 27,420.50 × 7,195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.90x = 197,292,691.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,292,691.14/18,292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,785.21

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