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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,167.64, 27,252.66 and 7,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,167.64, 27,252.66 and 7,073.60 is: 10,610.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,167.64 : 27,252.66 = 7,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,167.64/27,252.66 = 7,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,167.64x = 27,252.66 × 7,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,167.64x = 192,774,415.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,774,415.78/18,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,610.87

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