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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.02, 27,295.86 and 5,716.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.02, 27,295.86 and 5,716.81 is: 8,575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.02 : 27,295.86 = 5,716.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.02/27,295.86 = 5,716.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.02x = 27,295.86 × 5,716.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.02x = 156,045,108.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,045,108.93/18,197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,575.31

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