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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,201.70, 27,280.95 and 7,671.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,201.70, 27,280.95 and 7,671.70 is: 11,498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,201.70 : 27,280.95 = 7,671.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,201.70/27,280.95 = 7,671.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,201.70x = 27,280.95 × 7,671.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,201.70x = 209,291,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,291,264.12/18,201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,498.45

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