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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,165.94, 27,245.49 and 5,684.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,165.94, 27,245.49 and 5,684.09 is: 8,525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,165.94 : 27,245.49 = 5,684.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,165.94/27,245.49 = 5,684.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,165.94x = 27,245.49 × 5,684.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,165.94x = 154,865,817.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,865,817.25/18,165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.06

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