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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.35, 27,320.15 and 7,675.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.35, 27,320.15 and 7,675.73 is: 11,518.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.35 : 27,320.15 = 7,675.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.35/27,320.15 = 7,675.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.35x = 27,320.15 × 7,675.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.35x = 209,702,094.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,702,094.96/18,206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,518.07

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