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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,343.68, 27,499.98 and 7,258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,343.68, 27,499.98 and 7,258.19 is: 10,881.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,343.68 : 27,499.98 = 7,258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,343.68/27,499.98 = 7,258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,343.68x = 27,499.98 × 7,258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,343.68x = 199,600,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,600,175.80/18,343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881.14

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