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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.34, 27,211.02 and 7,050.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.34, 27,211.02 and 7,050.57 is: 10,573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.34 : 27,211.02 = 7,050.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.34/27,211.02 = 7,050.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.34x = 27,211.02 × 7,050.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.34x = 191,853,201.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,853,201.28/18,145.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.14

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