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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,245.67, 27,368.51 and 5,766.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,245.67, 27,368.51 and 5,766.96 is: 8,650.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,245.67 : 27,368.51 = 5,766.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,245.67/27,368.51 = 5,766.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,245.67x = 27,368.51 × 5,766.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,245.67x = 157,833,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,833,073.59/18,245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,650.44

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