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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,154.56, 27,214.83 and 7,068.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,154.56, 27,214.83 and 7,068.36 is: 10,595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,154.56 : 27,214.83 = 7,068.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,154.56/27,214.83 = 7,068.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,154.56x = 27,214.83 × 7,068.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,154.56x = 192,364,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,364,215.78/18,154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,595.92

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