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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.98, 27,388.99 and 5,775.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.98, 27,388.99 and 5,775.65 is: 8,665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.98 : 27,388.99 = 5,775.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.98/27,388.99 = 5,775.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.98x = 27,388.99 × 5,775.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.98x = 158,189,314.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,189,314.65/18,255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.07

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