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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,304.41, 27,467.96 and 7,209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,304.41, 27,467.96 and 7,209.17 is: 10,818.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,304.41 : 27,467.96 = 7,209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,304.41/27,467.96 = 7,209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,304.41x = 27,467.96 × 7,209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,304.41x = 198,021,019.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,021,019.81/18,304.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,818.21

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