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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.40, 27,318.71 and 7,674.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.40, 27,318.71 and 7,674.77 is: 11,516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.40 : 27,318.71 = 7,674.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.40/27,318.71 = 7,674.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.40x = 27,318.71 × 7,674.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.40x = 209,664,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,664,903.43/18,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,516.63

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