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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,144.07, 27,215.39 and 4,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,144.07, 27,215.39 and 4,996.08 is: 7,493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,144.07 : 27,215.39 = 4,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,144.07/27,215.39 = 4,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,144.07x = 27,215.39 × 4,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,144.07x = 135,970,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,970,278.16/18,144.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.92

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