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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.70, 27,377.37 and 5,771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.70, 27,377.37 and 5,771.72 is: 8,657.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.70 : 27,377.37 = 5,771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.70/27,377.37 = 5,771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.70x = 27,377.37 × 5,771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.70x = 158,014,582.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,014,582.42/18,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.53

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