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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,177.67, 27,265.73 and 5,697.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,177.67, 27,265.73 and 5,697.42 is: 8,545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,177.67 : 27,265.73 = 5,697.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,177.67/27,265.73 = 5,697.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,177.67x = 27,265.73 × 5,697.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,177.67x = 155,344,315.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,344,315.42/18,177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,545.89

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