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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.51, 27,351.26 and 7,142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.51, 27,351.26 and 7,142.01 is: 10,705.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.51 : 27,351.26 = 7,142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.51/27,351.26 = 7,142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.51x = 27,351.26 × 7,142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.51x = 195,342,972.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,342,972.43/18,247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,705.19

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