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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,108.32, 27,169.41 and 7,015.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,108.32, 27,169.41 and 7,015.88 is: 10,526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,108.32 : 27,169.41 = 7,015.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,108.32/27,169.41 = 7,015.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,108.32x = 27,169.41 × 7,015.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,108.32x = 190,617,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,617,184.38/18,108.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.50

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