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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.59, 27,413.13 and 7,185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.59, 27,413.13 and 7,185.51 is: 10,775.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.59 : 27,413.13 = 7,185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.59/27,413.13 = 7,185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.59x = 27,413.13 × 7,185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.59x = 196,977,346.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,977,346.69/18,280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,775.22

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