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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.05, 27,203.68 and 7,615.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.05, 27,203.68 and 7,615.63 is: 11,413.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.05 : 27,203.68 = 7,615.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.05/27,203.68 = 7,615.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.05x = 27,203.68 × 7,615.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.05x = 207,173,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,173,161.52/18,151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,413.84

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