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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,177.39, 27,252.99 and 7,074.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,177.39, 27,252.99 and 7,074.72 is: 10,606.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,177.39 : 27,252.99 = 7,074.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,177.39/27,252.99 = 7,074.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,177.39x = 27,252.99 × 7,074.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,177.39x = 192,807,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,807,273.41/18,177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,606.98

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