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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.53, 27,072.29 and 6,953.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.53, 27,072.29 and 6,953.22 is: 10,433.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.53 : 27,072.29 = 6,953.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.53/27,072.29 = 6,953.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.53x = 27,072.29 × 6,953.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.53x = 188,239,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,239,605.66/18,042.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.11

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