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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.17, 27,012.14 and 7,618.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.17, 27,012.14 and 7,618.01 is: 11,428.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.17 : 27,012.14 = 7,618.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.17/27,012.14 = 7,618.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.17x = 27,012.14 × 7,618.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.17x = 205,778,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,778,714.55/18,006.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,428.23

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