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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,166.04, 27,237.91 and 7,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,166.04, 27,237.91 and 7,059.76 is: 10,585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,166.04 : 27,237.91 = 7,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,166.04/27,237.91 = 7,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,166.04x = 27,237.91 × 7,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,166.04x = 192,293,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,293,021.76/18,166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.31

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