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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.81, 27,265.82 and 5,697.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.81, 27,265.82 and 5,697.24 is: 8,546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.81 : 27,265.82 = 5,697.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.81/27,265.82 = 5,697.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.81x = 27,265.82 × 5,697.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.81x = 155,339,789.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,339,789.60/18,176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,546.04

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