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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.29, 27,264.39 and 5,697.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.29, 27,264.39 and 5,697.27 is: 8,545.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.29 : 27,264.39 = 5,697.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.29/27,264.39 = 5,697.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.29x = 27,264.39 × 5,697.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.29x = 155,332,454.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,332,454.89/18,176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,545.88

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