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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,174.84, 27,256.99 and 7,079.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,174.84, 27,256.99 and 7,079.05 is: 10,616.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,174.84 : 27,256.99 = 7,079.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,174.84/27,256.99 = 7,079.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,174.84x = 27,256.99 × 7,079.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,174.84x = 192,953,595.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,953,595.06/18,174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,616.52

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