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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.26, 27,214.09 and 7,048.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.26, 27,214.09 and 7,048.70 is: 10,568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.26 : 27,214.09 = 7,048.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.26/27,214.09 = 7,048.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.26x = 27,214.09 × 7,048.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.26x = 191,823,956.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,823,956.18/18,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,568.08

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