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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,215.66, 27,323.50 and 5,068.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,215.66, 27,323.50 and 5,068.14 is: 7,602.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,215.66 : 27,323.50 = 5,068.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,215.66/27,323.50 = 5,068.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,215.66x = 27,323.50 × 5,068.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,215.66x = 138,479,323.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,479,323.29/18,215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.21

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