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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.56, 27,225.33 and 7,060.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.56, 27,225.33 and 7,060.06 is: 10,592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.56 : 27,225.33 = 7,060.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.56/27,225.33 = 7,060.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.56x = 27,225.33 × 7,060.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.56x = 192,212,463.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,212,463.32/18,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.81

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