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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,175.08, 27,262.59 and 5,696.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,175.08, 27,262.59 and 5,696.07 is: 8,544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,175.08 : 27,262.59 = 5,696.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,175.08/27,262.59 = 5,696.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,175.08x = 27,262.59 × 5,696.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,175.08x = 155,289,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,289,621.02/18,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.10

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