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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,303.62, 27,436.56 and 7,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,303.62, 27,436.56 and 7,205.80 is: 10,801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,303.62 : 27,436.56 = 7,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,303.62/27,436.56 = 7,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,303.62x = 27,436.56 × 7,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,303.62x = 197,702,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,702,364.05/18,303.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,801.27

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