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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.73, 27,223.11 and 7,610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.73, 27,223.11 and 7,610.82 is: 11,420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.73 : 27,223.11 = 7,610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.73/27,223.11 = 7,610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.73x = 27,223.11 × 7,610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.73x = 207,190,190.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,190,190.05/18,141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,420.64

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