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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.17, 27,397.54 and 7,174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.17, 27,397.54 and 7,174.91 is: 10,760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.17 : 27,397.54 = 7,174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.17/27,397.54 = 7,174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.17x = 27,397.54 × 7,174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.17x = 196,574,961.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,574,961.18/18,268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,760.52

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