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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.91, 27,251.10 and 7,628.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.91, 27,251.10 and 7,628.73 is: 11,444.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.91 : 27,251.10 = 7,628.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.91/27,251.10 = 7,628.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.91x = 27,251.10 × 7,628.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.91x = 207,891,335.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,891,335.20/18,164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,444.67

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