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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,147.55, 27,220.56 and 5,667.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,147.55, 27,220.56 and 5,667.48 is: 8,500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,147.55 : 27,220.56 = 5,667.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,147.55/27,220.56 = 5,667.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,147.55x = 27,220.56 × 5,667.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,147.55x = 154,271,979.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,271,979.39/18,147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.98

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