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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.74, 27,222.06 and 7,057.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.74, 27,222.06 and 7,057.96 is: 10,584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.74 : 27,222.06 = 7,057.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.74/27,222.06 = 7,057.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.74x = 27,222.06 × 7,057.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.74x = 192,132,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,132,210.60/18,152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,584.20

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