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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,217.22, 27,326.80 and 5,738.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,217.22, 27,326.80 and 5,738.22 is: 8,607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,217.22 : 27,326.80 = 5,738.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,217.22/27,326.80 = 5,738.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,217.22x = 27,326.80 × 5,738.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,217.22x = 156,807,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,807,190.30/18,217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.64

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