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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,427.97, 27,625.59 and 7,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,427.97, 27,625.59 and 7,180.70 is: 10,764.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,427.97 : 27,625.59 = 7,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,427.97/27,625.59 = 7,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,427.97x = 27,625.59 × 7,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,427.97x = 198,371,107.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,371,107.27/18,427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,764.68

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