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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,153.70, 27,218.90 and 7,051.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,153.70, 27,218.90 and 7,051.25 is: 10,572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,153.70 : 27,218.90 = 7,051.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,153.70/27,218.90 = 7,051.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,153.70x = 27,218.90 × 7,051.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,153.70x = 191,927,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,927,354.30/18,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,572.36

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