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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,239.16, 27,357.70 and 5,091.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,239.16, 27,357.70 and 5,091.54 is: 7,637.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,239.16 : 27,357.70 = 5,091.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,239.16/27,357.70 = 5,091.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,239.16x = 27,357.70 × 5,091.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,239.16x = 139,292,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,292,823.86/18,239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,637.02

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