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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,147.12, 27,225.12 and 7,054.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,147.12, 27,225.12 and 7,054.56 is: 10,583.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,147.12 : 27,225.12 = 7,054.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,147.12/27,225.12 = 7,054.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,147.12x = 27,225.12 × 7,054.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,147.12x = 192,061,242.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,061,242.55/18,147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.57

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