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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,160.36, 27,226.62 and 7,065.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,160.36, 27,226.62 and 7,065.64 is: 10,593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160.36 : 27,226.62 = 7,065.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160.36/27,226.62 = 7,065.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160.36x = 27,226.62 × 7,065.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160.36x = 192,373,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,373,495.34/18,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.04

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