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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,169.72, 27,254.52 and 5,022.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,169.72, 27,254.52 and 5,022.06 is: 7,533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,169.72 : 27,254.52 = 5,022.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,169.72/27,254.52 = 5,022.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,169.72x = 27,254.52 × 5,022.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,169.72x = 136,873,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,873,834.71/18,169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.07

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