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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,223.47, 27,334.43 and 5,752.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,223.47, 27,334.43 and 5,752.44 is: 8,628.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,223.47 : 27,334.43 = 5,752.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,223.47/27,334.43 = 5,752.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,223.47x = 27,334.43 × 5,752.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,223.47x = 157,239,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,239,668.51/18,223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,628.42

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