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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,134.28, 27,186.66 and 7,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,134.28, 27,186.66 and 7,035.24 is: 10,547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,134.28 : 27,186.66 = 7,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,134.28/27,186.66 = 7,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,134.28x = 27,186.66 × 7,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,134.28x = 191,264,677.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,264,677.90/18,134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.13

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