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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.34, 27,320.12 and 7,675.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.34, 27,320.12 and 7,675.71 is: 11,518.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.34 : 27,320.12 = 7,675.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.34/27,320.12 = 7,675.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.34x = 27,320.12 × 7,675.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.34x = 209,701,318.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,701,318.29/18,206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,518.04

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