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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.06, 27,224.58 and 7,059.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.06, 27,224.58 and 7,059.58 is: 10,592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.06 : 27,224.58 = 7,059.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.06/27,224.58 = 7,059.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.06x = 27,224.58 × 7,059.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.06x = 192,194,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,194,100.48/18,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.09

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