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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,144.64, 27,217.97 and 5,666.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,144.64, 27,217.97 and 5,666.38 is: 8,499.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,144.64 : 27,217.97 = 5,666.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,144.64/27,217.97 = 5,666.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,144.64x = 27,217.97 × 5,666.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,144.64x = 154,227,360.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,227,360.85/18,144.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.89

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