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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,137.32, 27,193.22 and 7,034.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,137.32, 27,193.22 and 7,034.65 is: 10,547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,137.32 : 27,193.22 = 7,034.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,137.32/27,193.22 = 7,034.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,137.32x = 27,193.22 × 7,034.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,137.32x = 191,294,708.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,294,708.30/18,137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.02

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