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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.56, 27,252.06 and 7,093.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.56, 27,252.06 and 7,093.36 is: 10,633.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.56 : 27,252.06 = 7,093.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.56/27,252.06 = 7,093.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.56x = 27,252.06 × 7,093.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.56x = 193,308,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,308,672.32/18,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.30

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