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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.71, 27,089.96 and 7,547.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.71, 27,089.96 and 7,547.79 is: 11,315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.71 : 27,089.96 = 7,547.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.71/27,089.96 = 7,547.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.71x = 27,089.96 × 7,547.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.71x = 204,469,378.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,469,378.04/18,069.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,315.59

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