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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,127.29, 27,179.15 and 7,604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,127.29, 27,179.15 and 7,604.06 is: 11,401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,127.29 : 27,179.15 = 7,604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,127.29/27,179.15 = 7,604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,127.29x = 27,179.15 × 7,604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,127.29x = 206,671,713.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,671,713.43/18,127.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.14

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