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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.35, 27,140.22 and 5,614.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.35, 27,140.22 and 5,614.05 is: 8,420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.35 : 27,140.22 = 5,614.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.35/27,140.22 = 5,614.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.35x = 27,140.22 × 5,614.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.35x = 152,366,552.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,366,552.09/18,094.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,420.67

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