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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.03, 27,161.22 and 7,015.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.03, 27,161.22 and 7,015.23 is: 10,520.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.03 : 27,161.22 = 7,015.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.03/27,161.22 = 7,015.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.03x = 27,161.22 × 7,015.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.03x = 190,542,205.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,542,205.38/18,111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.78

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