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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.14, 27,014.40 and 5,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.14, 27,014.40 and 5,528 is: 8,293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.14 : 27,014.40 = 5,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.14/27,014.40 = 5,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.14x = 27,014.40 × 5,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.14x = 149,335,603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,335,603.20/18,006.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.59

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