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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.02, 27,067.74 and 6,960.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.02, 27,067.74 and 6,960.16 is: 10,432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.02 : 27,067.74 = 6,960.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.02/27,067.74 = 6,960.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.02x = 27,067.74 × 6,960.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.02x = 188,395,801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,395,801.24/18,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.23

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