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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,147.73, 27,214.56 and 7,052.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,147.73, 27,214.56 and 7,052.96 is: 10,576.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,147.73 : 27,214.56 = 7,052.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,147.73/27,214.56 = 7,052.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,147.73x = 27,214.56 × 7,052.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,147.73x = 191,943,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,943,203.10/18,147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,576.71

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