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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.36, 27,413.57 and 5,127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.36, 27,413.57 and 5,127.73 is: 7,691.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.36 : 27,413.57 = 5,127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.36/27,413.57 = 5,127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.36x = 27,413.57 × 5,127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.36x = 140,569,329.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,569,329.58/18,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.74

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