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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,186.16, 27,116.72 and 18,150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,186.16, 27,116.72 and 18,150.64 is: 27,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,186.16 : 27,116.72 = 18,150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,186.16/27,116.72 = 18,150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,186.16x = 27,116.72 × 18,150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,186.16x = 492,185,822.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,185,822.70/18,186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,063.76

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