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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,105.80, 27,158.70 and 7,716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,105.80, 27,158.70 and 7,716.20 is: 11,574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,105.80 : 27,158.70 = 7,716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,105.80/27,158.70 = 7,716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,105.80x = 27,158.70 × 7,716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,105.80x = 209,561,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,561,960.94/18,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,574.30

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