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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,312.44, 27,469.82 and 7,073.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,312.44, 27,469.82 and 7,073.14 is: 10,610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312.44 : 27,469.82 = 7,073.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312.44/27,469.82 = 7,073.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312.44x = 27,469.82 × 7,073.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312.44x = 194,297,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,297,843.36/18,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,610.16

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