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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.93, 27,244.61 and 5,682.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.93, 27,244.61 and 5,682.45 is: 8,523.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.93 : 27,244.61 = 5,682.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.93/27,244.61 = 5,682.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.93x = 27,244.61 × 5,682.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.93x = 154,816,105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,816,105.68/18,162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,523.74

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