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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.73, 27,370.11 and 7,147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.73, 27,370.11 and 7,147.42 is: 10,717.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.73 : 27,370.11 = 7,147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.73/27,370.11 = 7,147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.73x = 27,370.11 × 7,147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.73x = 195,625,603.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,625,603.19/18,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,717.02

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