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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,102.94, 27,137.58 and 7,016.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,102.94, 27,137.58 and 7,016.86 is: 10,518.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,102.94 : 27,137.58 = 7,016.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,102.94/27,137.58 = 7,016.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,102.94x = 27,137.58 × 7,016.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,102.94x = 190,420,599.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,420,599.60/18,102.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,518.77

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