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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.06, 27,524.97 and 5,202.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.06, 27,524.97 and 5,202.43 is: 7,803.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.06 : 27,524.97 = 5,202.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.06/27,524.97 = 5,202.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.06x = 27,524.97 × 5,202.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.06x = 143,196,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,196,660.86/18,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,803.61

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