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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.40, 27,247.36 and 5,684.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.40, 27,247.36 and 5,684.67 is: 8,527.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.40 : 27,247.36 = 5,684.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.40/27,247.36 = 5,684.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.40x = 27,247.36 × 5,684.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.40x = 154,892,249.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,892,249.97/18,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,527.24

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