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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.56, 27,311.54 and 7,115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.56, 27,311.54 and 7,115.55 is: 10,671.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.56 : 27,311.54 = 7,115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.56/27,311.54 = 7,115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.56x = 27,311.54 × 7,115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.56x = 194,336,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,336,592.87/18,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,671.06

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