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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,011.25, 27,021.20 and 5,699.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,011.25, 27,021.20 and 5,699.25 is: 8,550.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,011.25 : 27,021.20 = 5,699.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,011.25/27,021.20 = 5,699.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,011.25x = 27,021.20 × 5,699.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,011.25x = 154,000,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,000,545.60/18,011.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,550.24

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