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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.56, 27,229.83 and 7,063.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.56, 27,229.83 and 7,063.06 is: 10,597.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.56 : 27,229.83 = 7,063.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.56/27,229.83 = 7,063.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.56x = 27,229.83 × 7,063.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.56x = 192,325,923.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,325,923.08/18,148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.31

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