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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,227.54, 27,344.03 and 5,746.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,227.54, 27,344.03 and 5,746.25 is: 8,620.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,227.54 : 27,344.03 = 5,746.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,227.54/27,344.03 = 5,746.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,227.54x = 27,344.03 × 5,746.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,227.54x = 157,125,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,125,466.94/18,227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.23

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