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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.24, 27,422.52 and 7,196.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.24, 27,422.52 and 7,196.43 is: 10,787.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.24 : 27,422.52 = 7,196.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.24/27,422.52 = 7,196.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.24x = 27,422.52 × 7,196.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.24x = 197,344,245.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,344,245.60/18,294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,787.23

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