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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.02, 27,263.26 and 7,083.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.02, 27,263.26 and 7,083.23 is: 10,622.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.02 : 27,263.26 = 7,083.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.02/27,263.26 = 7,083.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.02x = 27,263.26 × 7,083.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.02x = 193,111,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,111,991.58/18,179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,622.80

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