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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.59, 27,452.97 and 7,198.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.59, 27,452.97 and 7,198.13 is: 10,799.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.59 : 27,452.97 = 7,198.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.59/27,452.97 = 7,198.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.59x = 27,452.97 × 7,198.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.59x = 197,610,046.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,610,046.95/18,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,799.79

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