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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,170.22, 27,255.26 and 5,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,170.22, 27,255.26 and 5,022.56 is: 7,533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,170.22 : 27,255.26 = 5,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,170.22/27,255.26 = 5,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,170.22x = 27,255.26 × 5,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,170.22x = 136,891,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,891,178.67/18,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.82

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