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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.98, 27,381.34 and 5,775.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.98, 27,381.34 and 5,775.14 is: 8,663.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.98 : 27,381.34 = 5,775.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.98/27,381.34 = 5,775.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.98x = 27,381.34 × 5,775.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.98x = 158,131,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,131,154.78/18,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.78

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