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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,220.80, 27,331.02 and 5,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,220.80, 27,331.02 and 5,908.80 is: 8,863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,220.80 : 27,331.02 = 5,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,220.80/27,331.02 = 5,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,220.80x = 27,331.02 × 5,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,220.80x = 161,493,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,493,530.98/18,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.14

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