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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.56, 27,231.38 and 7,064.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.56, 27,231.38 and 7,064.04 is: 10,598.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.56 : 27,231.38 = 7,064.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.56/27,231.38 = 7,064.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.56x = 27,231.38 × 7,064.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.56x = 192,363,557.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,363,557.58/18,149.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.80

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