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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,160.74, 27,234.09 and 7,065.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,160.74, 27,234.09 and 7,065.93 is: 10,596.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160.74 : 27,234.09 = 7,065.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160.74/27,234.09 = 7,065.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160.74x = 27,234.09 × 7,065.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160.74x = 192,434,173.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,434,173.55/18,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,596.16

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