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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,154.74, 27,225.09 and 7,059.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,154.74, 27,225.09 and 7,059.93 is: 10,587.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,154.74 : 27,225.09 = 7,059.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,154.74/27,225.09 = 7,059.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,154.74x = 27,225.09 × 7,059.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,154.74x = 192,207,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,207,229.64/18,154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.17

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