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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.98, 27,318.08 and 7,674.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.98, 27,318.08 and 7,674.35 is: 11,516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.98 : 27,318.08 = 7,674.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.98/27,318.08 = 7,674.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.98x = 27,318.08 × 7,674.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.98x = 209,648,565.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,648,565.95/18,204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,516.00

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