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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,169.44, 27,255.94 and 7,077.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,169.44, 27,255.94 and 7,077.04 is: 10,616.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,169.44 : 27,255.94 = 7,077.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,169.44/27,255.94 = 7,077.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,169.44x = 27,255.94 × 7,077.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,169.44x = 192,891,377.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,891,377.62/18,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,616.25

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