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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.14, 27,370.54 and 5,767.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.14, 27,370.54 and 5,767.17 is: 8,650.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.14 : 27,370.54 = 5,767.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.14/27,370.54 = 5,767.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.14x = 27,370.54 × 5,767.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.14x = 157,850,557.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,850,557.17/18,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,650.70

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