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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.79, 27,254.88 and 7,637.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.79, 27,254.88 and 7,637.49 is: 11,459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.79 : 27,254.88 = 7,637.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.79/27,254.88 = 7,637.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.79x = 27,254.88 × 7,637.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.79x = 208,158,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,158,873.45/18,164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,459.47

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