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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.72, 27,161.91 and 7,018.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.72, 27,161.91 and 7,018.74 is: 10,522.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.72 : 27,161.91 = 7,018.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.72/27,161.91 = 7,018.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.72x = 27,161.91 × 7,018.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.72x = 190,642,384.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,642,384.19/18,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,522.43

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