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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.67, 27,374.77 and 5,102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.67, 27,374.77 and 5,102.33 is: 7,652.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.67 : 27,374.77 = 5,102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.67/27,374.77 = 5,102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.67x = 27,374.77 × 5,102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.67x = 139,675,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,675,110.21/18,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,652.73

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