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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,157.26, 27,237.54 and 7,064.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,157.26, 27,237.54 and 7,064.76 is: 10,597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,157.26 : 27,237.54 = 7,064.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,157.26/27,237.54 = 7,064.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,157.26x = 27,237.54 × 7,064.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,157.26x = 192,426,683.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,426,683.09/18,157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.78

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