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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.24, 27,433.78 and 7,197.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.24, 27,433.78 and 7,197.05 is: 10,793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.24 : 27,433.78 = 7,197.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.24/27,433.78 = 7,197.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.24x = 27,433.78 × 7,197.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.24x = 197,442,286.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,442,286.35/18,293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,793.18

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