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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.44, 27,224.68 and 5,001.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.44, 27,224.68 and 5,001.92 is: 7,502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.44 : 27,224.68 = 5,001.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.44/27,224.68 = 5,001.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.44x = 27,224.68 × 5,001.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.44x = 136,175,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,175,671.39/18,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.20

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