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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,304.09, 27,462.72 and 7,204.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,304.09, 27,462.72 and 7,204.63 is: 10,809.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,304.09 : 27,462.72 = 7,204.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,304.09/27,462.72 = 7,204.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,304.09x = 27,462.72 × 7,204.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,304.09x = 197,858,736.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,858,736.39/18,304.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,809.54

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