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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,101.34, 27,143.49 and 7,013.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,101.34, 27,143.49 and 7,013.22 is: 10,516.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,101.34 : 27,143.49 = 7,013.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,101.34/27,143.49 = 7,013.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,101.34x = 27,143.49 × 7,013.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,101.34x = 190,363,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,363,266.94/18,101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,516.53

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