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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,215.97, 27,324.94 and 5,736.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,215.97, 27,324.94 and 5,736.97 is: 8,605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,215.97 : 27,324.94 = 5,736.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,215.97/27,324.94 = 5,736.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,215.97x = 27,324.94 × 5,736.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,215.97x = 156,762,375.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,762,375.47/18,215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.76

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