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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.45, 27,372.89 and 7,164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.45, 27,372.89 and 7,164.26 is: 10,741.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.45 : 27,372.89 = 7,164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.45/27,372.89 = 7,164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.45x = 27,372.89 × 7,164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.45x = 196,106,493.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,106,493.56/18,256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,741.77

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