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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.62, 27,383.43 and 7,167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.62, 27,383.43 and 7,167.53 is: 10,751.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.62 : 27,383.43 = 7,167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.62/27,383.43 = 7,167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.62x = 27,383.43 × 7,167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.62x = 196,271,556.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,271,556.03/18,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,751.30

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