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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,167.68, 27,253.04 and 7,640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,167.68, 27,253.04 and 7,640.72 is: 11,461.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,167.68 : 27,253.04 = 7,640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,167.68/27,253.04 = 7,640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,167.68x = 27,253.04 × 7,640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,167.68x = 208,232,847.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,232,847.79/18,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,461.72

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