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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.44, 27,311.72 and 5,728.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.44, 27,311.72 and 5,728.25 is: 8,593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.44 : 27,311.72 = 5,728.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.44/27,311.72 = 5,728.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.44x = 27,311.72 × 5,728.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.44x = 156,448,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,448,399.73/18,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.03

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