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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,147.96, 27,217.08 and 4,997.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,147.96, 27,217.08 and 4,997.21 is: 7,494.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,147.96 : 27,217.08 = 4,997.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,147.96/27,217.08 = 4,997.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,147.96x = 27,217.08 × 4,997.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,147.96x = 136,009,328.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,009,328.26/18,147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.47

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