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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,217.27, 27,325.95 and 5,069.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,217.27, 27,325.95 and 5,069.67 is: 7,604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,217.27 : 27,325.95 = 5,069.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,217.27/27,325.95 = 5,069.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,217.27x = 27,325.95 × 5,069.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,217.27x = 138,533,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,533,548.94/18,217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.52

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