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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.69, 27,438.14 and 7,197.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.69, 27,438.14 and 7,197.31 is: 10,793.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.69 : 27,438.14 = 7,197.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.69/27,438.14 = 7,197.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.69x = 27,438.14 × 7,197.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.69x = 197,480,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,480,697.35/18,296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,793.25

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