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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,072.15, 27,093.62 and 7,550.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,072.15, 27,093.62 and 7,550.23 is: 11,319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,072.15 : 27,093.62 = 7,550.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,072.15/27,093.62 = 7,550.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,072.15x = 27,093.62 × 7,550.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,072.15x = 204,563,062.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,563,062.53/18,072.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,319.24

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