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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.94, 27,369.23 and 5,102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.94, 27,369.23 and 5,102.24 is: 7,652.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.94 : 27,369.23 = 5,102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.94/27,369.23 = 5,102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.94x = 27,369.23 × 5,102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.94x = 139,644,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,644,217.72/18,248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,652.18

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