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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.26, 27,251.62 and 7,073.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.26, 27,251.62 and 7,073.59 is: 10,605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.26 : 27,251.62 = 7,073.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.26/27,251.62 = 7,073.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.26x = 27,251.62 × 7,073.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.26x = 192,766,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,766,786.72/18,176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.42

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