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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.66, 27,062.52 and 6,953.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.66, 27,062.52 and 6,953.57 is: 10,430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.66 : 27,062.52 = 6,953.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.66/27,062.52 = 6,953.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.66x = 27,062.52 × 6,953.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.66x = 188,181,127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,181,127.20/18,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.37

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