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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,160.02, 27,233.19 and 7,065.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,160.02, 27,233.19 and 7,065.33 is: 10,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160.02 : 27,233.19 = 7,065.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160.02/27,233.19 = 7,065.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160.02x = 27,233.19 × 7,065.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160.02x = 192,411,474.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,411,474.30/18,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,595.33

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