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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.24, 27,369.57 and 7,162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.24, 27,369.57 and 7,162.04 is: 10,738.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.24 : 27,369.57 = 7,162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.24/27,369.57 = 7,162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.24x = 27,369.57 × 7,162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.24x = 196,021,818.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,021,818.27/18,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,738.43

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