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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,077, 27,115.50 and 7,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,077, 27,115.50 and 7,133 is: 10,699.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,077 : 27,115.50 = 7,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,077/27,115.50 = 7,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,077x = 27,115.50 × 7,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,077x = 193,414,861.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,414,861.50/18,077
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,699.50

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