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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.42, 27,408.93 and 7,169.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.42, 27,408.93 and 7,169.79 is: 10,759.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.42 : 27,408.93 = 7,169.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.42/27,408.93 = 7,169.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.42x = 27,408.93 × 7,169.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.42x = 196,516,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,516,272.22/18,264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,759.51

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