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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,157.92, 27,226.80 and 7,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,157.92, 27,226.80 and 7,057.68 is: 10,582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,157.92 : 27,226.80 = 7,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,157.92/27,226.80 = 7,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,157.92x = 27,226.80 × 7,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,157.92x = 192,158,041.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,158,041.82/18,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,582.60

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