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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,170.43, 27,244.50 and 7,064.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,170.43, 27,244.50 and 7,064.16 is: 10,591.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,170.43 : 27,244.50 = 7,064.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,170.43/27,244.50 = 7,064.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,170.43x = 27,244.50 × 7,064.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,170.43x = 192,459,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,459,507.12/18,170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,591.91

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