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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.07, 27,223.74 and 5,002.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.07, 27,223.74 and 5,002.17 is: 7,503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.07 : 27,223.74 = 5,002.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.07/27,223.74 = 5,002.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.07x = 27,223.74 × 5,002.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.07x = 136,177,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,177,775.52/18,149.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.29

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