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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,153.34, 27,231.69 and 7,060.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,153.34, 27,231.69 and 7,060.86 is: 10,591.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,153.34 : 27,231.69 = 7,060.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,153.34/27,231.69 = 7,060.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,153.34x = 27,231.69 × 7,060.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,153.34x = 192,279,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,279,150.65/18,153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,591.94

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