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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,157.76, 27,223.84 and 7,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,157.76, 27,223.84 and 7,055.20 is: 10,577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,157.76 : 27,223.84 = 7,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,157.76/27,223.84 = 7,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,157.76x = 27,223.84 × 7,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,157.76x = 192,069,635.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,069,635.97/18,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,577.83

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