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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.83, 27,217.17 and 7,045.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.83, 27,217.17 and 7,045.54 is: 10,564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.83 : 27,217.17 = 7,045.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.83/27,217.17 = 7,045.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.83x = 27,217.17 × 7,045.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.83x = 191,759,702.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,759,702.09/18,151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,564.21

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