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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.99, 27,383.99 and 7,167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.99, 27,383.99 and 7,167.90 is: 10,751.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.99 : 27,383.99 = 7,167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.99/27,383.99 = 7,167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.99x = 27,383.99 × 7,167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.99x = 196,285,666.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,285,666.08/18,255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,751.85

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