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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.16, 27,027.96 and 5,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.16, 27,027.96 and 5,535.44 is: 8,304.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.16 : 27,027.96 = 5,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.16/27,027.96 = 5,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.16x = 27,027.96 × 5,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.16x = 149,611,650.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,611,650.90/18,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,304.30

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