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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,171.59, 27,257.33 and 5,023.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,171.59, 27,257.33 and 5,023.94 is: 7,535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,171.59 : 27,257.33 = 5,023.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,171.59/27,257.33 = 5,023.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,171.59x = 27,257.33 × 5,023.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,171.59x = 136,939,271.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,939,271.18/18,171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.90

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