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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.48, 27,369.68 and 5,767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.48, 27,369.68 and 5,767.44 is: 8,651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.48 : 27,369.68 = 5,767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.48/27,369.68 = 5,767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.48x = 27,369.68 × 5,767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.48x = 157,852,987.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,852,987.22/18,246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.15

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