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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.68, 27,360.99 and 7,141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.68, 27,360.99 and 7,141.50 is: 10,708.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.68 : 27,360.99 = 7,141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.68/27,360.99 = 7,141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.68x = 27,360.99 × 7,141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.68x = 195,398,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,398,510.09/18,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,708.13

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