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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,173.67, 27,253.51 and 7,078.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,173.67, 27,253.51 and 7,078.89 is: 10,615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,173.67 : 27,253.51 = 7,078.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,173.67/27,253.51 = 7,078.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,173.67x = 27,253.51 × 7,078.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,173.67x = 192,924,723.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,924,723.73/18,173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,615.62

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