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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,039.53, 27,059.33 and 6,951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,039.53, 27,059.33 and 6,951.44 is: 10,427.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,039.53 : 27,059.33 = 6,951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,039.53/27,059.33 = 6,951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,039.53x = 27,059.33 × 6,951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,039.53x = 188,101,393.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,101,393.96/18,039.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.18

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