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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,169.34, 27,248.74 and 7,073.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,169.34, 27,248.74 and 7,073.55 is: 10,608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,169.34 : 27,248.74 = 7,073.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,169.34/27,248.74 = 7,073.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,169.34x = 27,248.74 × 7,073.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,169.34x = 192,745,307.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,745,307.14/18,169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,608.28

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