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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,153.22, 27,231.50 and 7,060.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,153.22, 27,231.50 and 7,060.75 is: 10,591.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,153.22 : 27,231.50 = 7,060.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,153.22/27,231.50 = 7,060.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,153.22x = 27,231.50 × 7,060.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,153.22x = 192,274,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,274,695.12/18,153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,591.77

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