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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,369.32, 27,550.87 and 7,123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,369.32, 27,550.87 and 7,123.01 is: 10,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,369.32 : 27,550.87 = 7,123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,369.32/27,550.87 = 7,123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,369.32x = 27,550.87 × 7,123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,369.32x = 196,244,966.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,244,966.96/18,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,683.30

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