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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.32, 27,006.66 and 5,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.32, 27,006.66 and 5,695.32 is: 8,541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.32 : 27,006.66 = 5,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.32/27,006.66 = 5,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.32x = 27,006.66 × 5,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.32x = 153,811,570.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,811,570.83/18,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.61

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