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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.04, 27,034.56 and 5,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.04, 27,034.56 and 5,712 is: 8,568

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.04 : 27,034.56 = 5,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.04/27,034.56 = 5,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.04x = 27,034.56 × 5,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.04x = 154,421,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,421,406.72/18,023.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,568

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