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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,107.94, 27,159.61 and 7,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,107.94, 27,159.61 and 7,007.04 is: 10,509.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,107.94 : 27,159.61 = 7,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,107.94/27,159.61 = 7,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,107.94x = 27,159.61 × 7,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,107.94x = 190,308,302.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,308,302.82/18,107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,509.66

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