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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,161.96, 27,244.51 and 5,014.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,161.96, 27,244.51 and 5,014.34 is: 7,521.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,161.96 : 27,244.51 = 5,014.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,161.96/27,244.51 = 5,014.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,161.96x = 27,244.51 × 5,014.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,161.96x = 136,613,087.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,613,087.52/18,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,521.93

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