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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.34, 27,445.46 and 7,196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.34, 27,445.46 and 7,196.02 is: 10,793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.34 : 27,445.46 = 7,196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.34/27,445.46 = 7,196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.34x = 27,445.46 × 7,196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.34x = 197,498,079.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,498,079.07/18,297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,793.81

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