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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.07, 27,230.58 and 7,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.07, 27,230.58 and 7,063.56 is: 10,598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.07 : 27,230.58 = 7,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.07/27,230.58 = 7,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.07x = 27,230.58 × 7,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.07x = 192,344,835.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,344,835.66/18,149.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.05

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