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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.96, 27,473.51 and 7,070.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.96, 27,473.51 and 7,070.36 is: 10,605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.96 : 27,473.51 = 7,070.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.96/27,473.51 = 7,070.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.96x = 27,473.51 × 7,070.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.96x = 194,247,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,247,606.16/18,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.95

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