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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.24, 27,247.96 and 5,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.24, 27,247.96 and 5,016.32 is: 7,524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.24 : 27,247.96 = 5,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.24/27,247.96 = 5,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.24x = 27,247.96 × 5,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.24x = 136,684,486.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,684,486.71/18,164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.92

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