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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.82, 27,476.32 and 7,217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.82, 27,476.32 and 7,217.30 is: 10,831.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.82 : 27,476.32 = 7,217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.82/27,476.32 = 7,217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.82x = 27,476.32 × 7,217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.82x = 198,304,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,304,844.34/18,307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,831.70

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