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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.34, 27,377.06 and 5,103.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.34, 27,377.06 and 5,103.69 is: 7,655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.34 : 27,377.06 = 5,103.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.34/27,377.06 = 5,103.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.34x = 27,377.06 × 5,103.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.34x = 139,724,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,724,001.83/18,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,655.55

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