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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,209.01, 27,312.49 and 7,674.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,209.01, 27,312.49 and 7,674.55 is: 11,511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,209.01 : 27,312.49 = 7,674.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,209.01/27,312.49 = 7,674.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,209.01x = 27,312.49 × 7,674.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,209.01x = 209,611,070.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,611,070.13/18,209.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,511.39

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