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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,154.94, 27,232.42 and 5,675.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,154.94, 27,232.42 and 5,675.03 is: 8,512.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,154.94 : 27,232.42 = 5,675.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,154.94/27,232.42 = 5,675.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,154.94x = 27,232.42 × 5,675.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,154.94x = 154,544,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,544,650.12/18,154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,512.54

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