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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.52, 27,225.08 and 5,670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.52, 27,225.08 and 5,670.52 is: 8,504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.52 : 27,225.08 = 5,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.52/27,225.08 = 5,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.52x = 27,225.08 × 5,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.52x = 154,380,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,380,360.64/18,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.62

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