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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.87, 27,325.42 and 5,741.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.87, 27,325.42 and 5,741.15 is: 8,607.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.87 : 27,325.42 = 5,741.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.87/27,325.42 = 5,741.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.87x = 27,325.42 × 5,741.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.87x = 156,879,184.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,879,184.05/18,224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.98

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