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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.58, 27,410.91 and 7,178.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.58, 27,410.91 and 7,178.01 is: 10,773.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.58 : 27,410.91 = 7,178.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.58/27,410.91 = 7,178.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.58x = 27,410.91 × 7,178.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.58x = 196,755,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,755,786.09/18,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,773.12

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