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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,172.19, 27,266.04 and 7,086.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,172.19, 27,266.04 and 7,086.69 is: 10,633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,172.19 : 27,266.04 = 7,086.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,172.19/27,266.04 = 7,086.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,172.19x = 27,266.04 × 7,086.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,172.19x = 193,225,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,225,973.01/18,172.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.06

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