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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,153.02, 27,230.88 and 5,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,153.02, 27,230.88 and 5,005.28 is: 7,508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,153.02 : 27,230.88 = 5,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,153.02/27,230.88 = 5,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,153.02x = 27,230.88 × 5,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,153.02x = 136,298,042.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,298,042.89/18,153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.29

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