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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,303.59, 27,444.98 and 7,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,303.59, 27,444.98 and 7,204.26 is: 10,802.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,303.59 : 27,444.98 = 7,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,303.59/27,444.98 = 7,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,303.59x = 27,444.98 × 7,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,303.59x = 197,720,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,720,666.98/18,303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,802.29

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