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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,170.72, 27,264.68 and 7,643.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,170.72, 27,264.68 and 7,643.05 is: 11,468.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,170.72 : 27,264.68 = 7,643.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,170.72/27,264.68 = 7,643.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,170.72x = 27,264.68 × 7,643.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,170.72x = 208,385,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,385,312.47/18,170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.19

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