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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.61, 27,354.44 and 7,137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.61, 27,354.44 and 7,137.07 is: 10,701.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.61 : 27,354.44 = 7,137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.61/27,354.44 = 7,137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.61x = 27,354.44 × 7,137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.61x = 195,230,502.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,230,502.55/18,243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,701.31

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