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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.07, 27,318.22 and 7,674.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.07, 27,318.22 and 7,674.45 is: 11,516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.07 : 27,318.22 = 7,674.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.07/27,318.22 = 7,674.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.07x = 27,318.22 × 7,674.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.07x = 209,652,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,652,245.18/18,205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,516.15

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