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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,160.32, 27,237.21 and 5,009.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,160.32, 27,237.21 and 5,009.43 is: 7,513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160.32 : 27,237.21 = 5,009.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160.32/27,237.21 = 5,009.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160.32x = 27,237.21 × 5,009.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160.32x = 136,442,896.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,442,896.89/18,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.24

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