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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.84, 27,230.94 and 7,060.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.84, 27,230.94 and 7,060.37 is: 10,591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.84 : 27,230.94 = 7,060.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.84/27,230.94 = 7,060.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.84x = 27,230.94 × 7,060.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.84x = 192,260,511.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,260,511.85/18,152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,591.21

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