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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.66, 27,255.74 and 5,687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.66, 27,255.74 and 5,687.28 is: 8,531.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.66 : 27,255.74 = 5,687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.66/27,255.74 = 5,687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.66x = 27,255.74 × 5,687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.66x = 155,010,996.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,010,996.55/18,168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.78

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