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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.92, 27,525.24 and 7,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.92, 27,525.24 and 7,254 is: 10,881.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.92 : 27,525.24 = 7,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.92/27,525.24 = 7,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.92x = 27,525.24 × 7,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.92x = 199,668,090.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,668,090.96/18,349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881.14

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