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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.43, 27,317.19 and 5,063.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.43, 27,317.19 and 5,063.81 is: 7,595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.43 : 27,317.19 = 5,063.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.43/27,317.19 = 5,063.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.43x = 27,317.19 × 5,063.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.43x = 138,328,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,328,923.31/18,211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.72

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