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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,241.77, 27,374.94 and 7,147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,241.77, 27,374.94 and 7,147.08 is: 10,725.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,241.77 : 27,374.94 = 7,147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,241.77/27,374.94 = 7,147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,241.77x = 27,374.94 × 7,147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,241.77x = 195,650,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,650,886.18/18,241.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,725.43

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