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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,174.71, 27,250.90 and 7,068.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,174.71, 27,250.90 and 7,068.45 is: 10,598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,174.71 : 27,250.90 = 7,068.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,174.71/27,250.90 = 7,068.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,174.71x = 27,250.90 × 7,068.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,174.71x = 192,621,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,621,692.23/18,174.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.34

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