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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,163.30, 27,255.30 and 7,068.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,163.30, 27,255.30 and 7,068.55 is: 10,606.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,163.30 : 27,255.30 = 7,068.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,163.30/27,255.30 = 7,068.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,163.30x = 27,255.30 × 7,068.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,163.30x = 192,655,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,655,450.82/18,163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,606.85

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