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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.14, 27,546.24 and 7,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.14, 27,546.24 and 7,273.44 is: 10,910.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.14 : 27,546.24 = 7,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.14/27,546.24 = 7,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.14x = 27,546.24 × 7,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.14x = 200,355,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,355,923.87/18,364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.17

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