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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.70, 27,095.99 and 7,668.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.70, 27,095.99 and 7,668.45 is: 11,507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.70 : 27,095.99 = 7,668.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.70/27,095.99 = 7,668.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.70x = 27,095.99 × 7,668.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.70x = 207,784,206.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,784,206.17/18,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,507.32

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