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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,274.44, 27,422.93 and 7,179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,274.44, 27,422.93 and 7,179.17 is: 10,773.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,274.44 : 27,422.93 = 7,179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,274.44/27,422.93 = 7,179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,274.44x = 27,422.93 × 7,179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,274.44x = 196,873,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,873,852.70/18,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,773.18

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