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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,158.96, 27,233.17 and 7,063.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,158.96, 27,233.17 and 7,063.18 is: 10,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,158.96 : 27,233.17 = 7,063.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,158.96/27,233.17 = 7,063.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,158.96x = 27,233.17 × 7,063.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,158.96x = 192,352,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,352,781.68/18,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.72

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