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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.12, 27,318.30 and 7,674.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.12, 27,318.30 and 7,674.50 is: 11,516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.12 : 27,318.30 = 7,674.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.12/27,318.30 = 7,674.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.12x = 27,318.30 × 7,674.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.12x = 209,654,293.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,654,293.35/18,205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,516.23

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