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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.93, 27,390.28 and 7,164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.93, 27,390.28 and 7,164.40 is: 10,752.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.93 : 27,390.28 = 7,164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.93/27,390.28 = 7,164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.93x = 27,390.28 × 7,164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.93x = 196,234,880.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,234,880.29/18,249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,752.64

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