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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,132.28, 27,183.66 and 7,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,132.28, 27,183.66 and 7,033.24 is: 10,544.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,132.28 : 27,183.66 = 7,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,132.28/27,183.66 = 7,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,132.28x = 27,183.66 × 7,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,132.28x = 191,189,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,189,204.86/18,132.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.13

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