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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.21, 27,318.43 and 7,674.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.21, 27,318.43 and 7,674.59 is: 11,516.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.21 : 27,318.43 = 7,674.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.21/27,318.43 = 7,674.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.21x = 27,318.43 × 7,674.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.21x = 209,657,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,657,673.92/18,205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,516.35

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