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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,101.61, 27,143.98 and 6,859.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,101.61, 27,143.98 and 6,859.08 is: 10,285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,101.61 : 27,143.98 = 6,859.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,101.61/27,143.98 = 6,859.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,101.61x = 27,143.98 × 6,859.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,101.61x = 186,182,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,182,713.19/18,101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,285.42

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