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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097.76, 27,128.08 and 7,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097.76, 27,128.08 and 7,001.44 is: 10,494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097.76 : 27,128.08 = 7,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097.76/27,128.08 = 7,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097.76x = 27,128.08 × 7,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097.76x = 189,935,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,935,624.44/18,097.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.98

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