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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,160.48, 27,222.36 and 7,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,160.48, 27,222.36 and 7,060.24 is: 10,583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160.48 : 27,222.36 = 7,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160.48/27,222.36 = 7,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160.48x = 27,222.36 × 7,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160.48x = 192,196,394.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,196,394.97/18,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.22

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