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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.90, 27,251.40 and 7,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.90, 27,251.40 and 7,070.60 is: 10,607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.90 : 27,251.40 = 7,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.90/27,251.40 = 7,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.90x = 27,251.40 × 7,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.90x = 192,683,748.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,683,748.84/18,164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,607.48

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