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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,303.54, 27,462.14 and 7,217.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,303.54, 27,462.14 and 7,217.95 is: 10,829.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,303.54 : 27,462.14 = 7,217.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,303.54/27,462.14 = 7,217.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,303.54x = 27,462.14 × 7,217.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,303.54x = 198,220,353.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,220,353.41/18,303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.62

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