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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,106.02, 27,159.03 and 7,570.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,106.02, 27,159.03 and 7,570.28 is: 11,355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,106.02 : 27,159.03 = 7,570.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,106.02/27,159.03 = 7,570.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,106.02x = 27,159.03 × 7,570.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,106.02x = 205,601,529.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,601,529.53/18,106.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,355.42

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