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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.65, 27,369.45 and 5,101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.65, 27,369.45 and 5,101.35 is: 7,651.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.65 : 27,369.45 = 5,101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.65/27,369.45 = 5,101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.65x = 27,369.45 × 5,101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.65x = 139,621,143.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,621,143.76/18,247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,651.46

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