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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,158.43, 27,227.10 and 7,052.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,158.43, 27,227.10 and 7,052.13 is: 10,574.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,158.43 : 27,227.10 = 7,052.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,158.43/27,227.10 = 7,052.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,158.43x = 27,227.10 × 7,052.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,158.43x = 192,009,048.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,009,048.72/18,158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,574.10

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