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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.24, 27,257.70 and 7,073.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.24, 27,257.70 and 7,073.00 is: 10,605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.24 : 27,257.70 = 7,073.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.24/27,257.70 = 7,073.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.24x = 27,257.70 × 7,073.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.24x = 192,793,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,793,575.81/18,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.15

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