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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,103.56, 27,174.84 and 7,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,103.56, 27,174.84 and 7,581 is: 11,379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,103.56 : 27,174.84 = 7,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,103.56/27,174.84 = 7,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,103.56x = 27,174.84 × 7,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,103.56x = 206,012,462.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,012,462.04/18,103.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,379.67

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