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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,014.08, 27,021.20 and 5,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,014.08, 27,021.20 and 5,534 is: 8,301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,014.08 : 27,021.20 = 5,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,014.08/27,021.20 = 5,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,014.08x = 27,021.20 × 5,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,014.08x = 149,535,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,535,320.80/18,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.02

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