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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.01, 27,225.23 and 7,056.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.01, 27,225.23 and 7,056.55 is: 10,585.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.01 : 27,225.23 = 7,056.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.01/27,225.23 = 7,056.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.01x = 27,225.23 × 7,056.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.01x = 192,116,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,116,196.76/18,149.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.49

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