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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,159.96, 27,234.68 and 7,064.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,159.96, 27,234.68 and 7,064.18 is: 10,594.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,159.96 : 27,234.68 = 7,064.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,159.96/27,234.68 = 7,064.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,159.96x = 27,234.68 × 7,064.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,159.96x = 192,390,510.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,390,510.27/18,159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,594.21

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