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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.54, 27,389.21 and 7,160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.54, 27,389.21 and 7,160.22 is: 10,736.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.54 : 27,389.21 = 7,160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.54/27,389.21 = 7,160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.54x = 27,389.21 × 7,160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.54x = 196,112,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,112,733.43/18,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,736.18

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