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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.81, 27,233.25 and 7,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.81, 27,233.25 and 7,065.28 is: 10,600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.81 : 27,233.25 = 7,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.81/27,233.25 = 7,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.81x = 27,233.25 × 7,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.81x = 192,410,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,410,536.56/18,150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.66

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