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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,221.80, 27,332.52 and 5,909.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,221.80, 27,332.52 and 5,909.80 is: 8,864.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,221.80 : 27,332.52 = 5,909.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,221.80/27,332.52 = 5,909.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,221.80x = 27,332.52 × 5,909.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,221.80x = 161,529,726.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,529,726.70/18,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,864.64

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