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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.65, 27,437.32 and 7,199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.65, 27,437.32 and 7,199.43 is: 10,796.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.65 : 27,437.32 = 7,199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.65/27,437.32 = 7,199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.65x = 27,437.32 × 7,199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.65x = 197,532,909.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,532,909.54/18,295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,796.72

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