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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,221.67, 27,325.42 and 7,127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,221.67, 27,325.42 and 7,127.10 is: 10,687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,221.67 : 27,325.42 = 7,127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,221.67/27,325.42 = 7,127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,221.67x = 27,325.42 × 7,127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,221.67x = 194,750,983.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,750,983.06/18,221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,687.88

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