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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.46, 27,248.25 and 5,016.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.46, 27,248.25 and 5,016.83 is: 7,525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.46 : 27,248.25 = 5,016.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.46/27,248.25 = 5,016.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.46x = 27,248.25 × 5,016.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.46x = 136,699,838.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,699,838.05/18,164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.68

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