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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.09, 27,350.21 and 5,753.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.09, 27,350.21 and 5,753.22 is: 8,630.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.09 : 27,350.21 = 5,753.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.09/27,350.21 = 5,753.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.09x = 27,350.21 × 5,753.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.09x = 157,351,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,351,775.18/18,233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.01

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