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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,388.83, 27,592.35 and 7,295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,388.83, 27,592.35 and 7,295.25 is: 10,946.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,388.83 : 27,592.35 = 7,295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,388.83/27,592.35 = 7,295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,388.83x = 27,592.35 × 7,295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,388.83x = 201,293,091.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,293,091.34/18,388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,946.49

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