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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,143.16, 27,214.74 and 4,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,143.16, 27,214.74 and 4,995.66 is: 7,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,143.16 : 27,214.74 = 4,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,143.16/27,214.74 = 4,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,143.16x = 27,214.74 × 4,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,143.16x = 135,955,588.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,955,588.03/18,143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.49

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