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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,313.19, 27,470.94 and 7,073.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,313.19, 27,470.94 and 7,073.89 is: 10,611.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,313.19 : 27,470.94 = 7,073.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,313.19/27,470.94 = 7,073.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,313.19x = 27,470.94 × 7,073.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,313.19x = 194,326,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,326,339.08/18,313.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,611.28

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