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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,165.54, 27,237.16 and 7,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,165.54, 27,237.16 and 7,059.26 is: 10,584.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,165.54 : 27,237.16 = 7,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,165.54/27,237.16 = 7,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,165.54x = 27,237.16 × 7,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,165.54x = 192,274,065.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,274,065.49/18,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,584.55

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