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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,214.49, 27,323.56 and 5,066.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,214.49, 27,323.56 and 5,066.86 is: 7,600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,214.49 : 27,323.56 = 5,066.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,214.49/27,323.56 = 5,066.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,214.49x = 27,323.56 × 5,066.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,214.49x = 138,444,627.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,444,627.89/18,214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,600.80

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