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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,231.94, 27,336.96 and 7,125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,231.94, 27,336.96 and 7,125.39 is: 10,683.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,231.94 : 27,336.96 = 7,125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,231.94/27,336.96 = 7,125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,231.94x = 27,336.96 × 7,125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,231.94x = 194,786,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,786,501.41/18,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,683.81

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