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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,146.43, 27,214.38 and 7,050.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,146.43, 27,214.38 and 7,050.51 is: 10,573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,146.43 : 27,214.38 = 7,050.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,146.43/27,214.38 = 7,050.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,146.43x = 27,214.38 × 7,050.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,146.43x = 191,875,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,875,258.33/18,146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.72

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