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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.72, 27,236.42 and 7,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.72, 27,236.42 and 7,055.96 is: 10,587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.72 : 27,236.42 = 7,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.72/27,236.42 = 7,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.72x = 27,236.42 × 7,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.72x = 192,179,090.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,179,090.06/18,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.96

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