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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.42, 27,222.90 and 5,667.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.42, 27,222.90 and 5,667.94 is: 8,501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.42 : 27,222.90 = 5,667.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.42/27,222.90 = 5,667.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.42x = 27,222.90 × 5,667.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.42x = 154,297,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,297,763.83/18,148.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.99

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