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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,166.08, 27,236.16 and 7,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,166.08, 27,236.16 and 7,063.44 is: 10,590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,166.08 : 27,236.16 = 7,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,166.08/27,236.16 = 7,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,166.08x = 27,236.16 × 7,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,166.08x = 192,380,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,380,981.99/18,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,590.12

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