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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.45, 27,248.43 and 7,072.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.45, 27,248.43 and 7,072.04 is: 10,608.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.45 : 27,248.43 = 7,072.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.45/27,248.43 = 7,072.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.45x = 27,248.43 × 7,072.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.45x = 192,701,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,701,986.90/18,164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,608.74

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