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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,163.24, 27,246.46 and 5,015.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,163.24, 27,246.46 and 5,015.32 is: 7,523.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,163.24 : 27,246.46 = 5,015.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,163.24/27,246.46 = 5,015.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,163.24x = 27,246.46 × 5,015.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,163.24x = 136,649,715.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,649,715.77/18,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,523.42

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