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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097.54, 27,153.43 and 5,618.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097.54, 27,153.43 and 5,618.54 is: 8,430.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097.54 : 27,153.43 = 5,618.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097.54/27,153.43 = 5,618.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097.54x = 27,153.43 × 5,618.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097.54x = 152,562,686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,562,686.43/18,097.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,430.02

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