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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,214.99, 27,321.51 and 5,067.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,214.99, 27,321.51 and 5,067.46 is: 7,600.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,214.99 : 27,321.51 = 5,067.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,214.99/27,321.51 = 5,067.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,214.99x = 27,321.51 × 5,067.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,214.99x = 138,450,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,450,659.06/18,214.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,600.92

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