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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,170.52, 27,240.44 and 7,084.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,170.52, 27,240.44 and 7,084.95 is: 10,621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,170.52 : 27,240.44 = 7,084.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,170.52/27,240.44 = 7,084.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,170.52x = 27,240.44 × 7,084.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,170.52x = 192,997,119.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,997,119.95/18,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,621.44

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