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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.14, 27,015.90 and 5,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.14, 27,015.90 and 5,529 is: 8,295.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.14 : 27,015.90 = 5,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.14/27,015.90 = 5,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.14x = 27,015.90 × 5,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.14x = 149,370,911.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,370,911.10/18,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.09

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