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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.02, 27,252.87 and 7,069.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.02, 27,252.87 and 7,069.77 is: 10,600.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.02 : 27,252.87 = 7,069.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.02/27,252.87 = 7,069.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.02x = 27,252.87 × 7,069.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.02x = 192,671,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,671,522.74/18,176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.31

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