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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,362.70, 27,538.65 and 7,265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,362.70, 27,538.65 and 7,265.70 is: 10,896.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,362.70 : 27,538.65 = 7,265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,362.70/27,538.65 = 7,265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,362.70x = 27,538.65 × 7,265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,362.70x = 200,087,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,087,569.31/18,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,896.41

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