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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,154.33, 27,228.22 and 5,003.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,154.33, 27,228.22 and 5,003.44 is: 7,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,154.33 : 27,228.22 = 5,003.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,154.33/27,228.22 = 5,003.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,154.33x = 27,228.22 × 5,003.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,154.33x = 136,234,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,234,684.50/18,154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.25

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