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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,147.06, 27,227.58 and 7,061.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,147.06, 27,227.58 and 7,061.58 is: 10,595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,147.06 : 27,227.58 = 7,061.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,147.06/27,227.58 = 7,061.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,147.06x = 27,227.58 × 7,061.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,147.06x = 192,269,734.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,269,734.38/18,147.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,595.09

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