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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.33, 27,546.68 and 7,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.33, 27,546.68 and 7,273.72 is: 10,910.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.33 : 27,546.68 = 7,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.33/27,546.68 = 7,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.33x = 27,546.68 × 7,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.33x = 200,366,837.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,366,837.25/18,364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.65

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