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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,209.27, 27,317.55 and 5,732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,209.27, 27,317.55 and 5,732.44 is: 8,599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,209.27 : 27,317.55 = 5,732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,209.27/27,317.55 = 5,732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,209.27x = 27,317.55 × 5,732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,209.27x = 156,596,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,596,169.52/18,209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.80

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