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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.57, 27,247.53 and 5,017.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.57, 27,247.53 and 5,017.07 is: 7,525.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.57 : 27,247.53 = 5,017.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.57/27,247.53 = 5,017.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.57x = 27,247.53 × 5,017.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.57x = 136,702,765.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,702,765.34/18,164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.79

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