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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.12, 27,233.70 and 7,058.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.12, 27,233.70 and 7,058.80 is: 10,590.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.12 : 27,233.70 = 7,058.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.12/27,233.70 = 7,058.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.12x = 27,233.70 × 7,058.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.12x = 192,237,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,237,241.56/18,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,590.93

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