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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.92, 27,226.28 and 7,065.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.92, 27,226.28 and 7,065.32 is: 10,597.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.92 : 27,226.28 = 7,065.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.92/27,226.28 = 7,065.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.92x = 27,226.28 × 7,065.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.92x = 192,362,380.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,362,380.61/18,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.94

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