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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.52, 27,246.84 and 5,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.52, 27,246.84 and 5,016.60 is: 7,524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.52 : 27,246.84 = 5,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.52/27,246.84 = 5,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.52x = 27,246.84 × 5,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.52x = 136,686,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,686,497.54/18,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.92

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