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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.01, 27,223.73 and 7,055.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.01, 27,223.73 and 7,055.55 is: 10,583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.01 : 27,223.73 = 7,055.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.01/27,223.73 = 7,055.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.01x = 27,223.73 × 7,055.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.01x = 192,078,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,078,388.20/18,148.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.99

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