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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.49, 27,318.85 and 7,674.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.49, 27,318.85 and 7,674.87 is: 11,516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.49 : 27,318.85 = 7,674.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.49/27,318.85 = 7,674.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.49x = 27,318.85 × 7,674.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.49x = 209,668,595.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,668,595.06/18,205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,516.78

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