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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.02, 27,383.52 and 7,160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.02, 27,383.52 and 7,160.70 is: 10,742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.02 : 27,383.52 = 7,160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.02/27,383.52 = 7,160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.02x = 27,383.52 × 7,160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.02x = 196,085,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,085,171.66/18,253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,742.62

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