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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,356.22, 27,523.40 and 7,264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,356.22, 27,523.40 and 7,264.49 is: 10,892.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,356.22 : 27,523.40 = 7,264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,356.22/27,523.40 = 7,264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,356.22x = 27,523.40 × 7,264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,356.22x = 199,943,290.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,943,290.13/18,356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,892.40

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