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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,146.93, 27,225.81 and 5,668.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,146.93, 27,225.81 and 5,668.26 is: 8,504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,146.93 : 27,225.81 = 5,668.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,146.93/27,225.81 = 5,668.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,146.93x = 27,225.81 × 5,668.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,146.93x = 154,322,969.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,322,969.79/18,146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.08

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