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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,073.61, 27,070.94 and 7,511.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,073.61, 27,070.94 and 7,511.61 is: 11,251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,073.61 : 27,070.94 = 7,511.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,073.61/27,070.94 = 7,511.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,073.61x = 27,070.94 × 7,511.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,073.61x = 203,346,306.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,346,306.06/18,073.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,251.01

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