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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,377.54, 27,567.35 and 5,228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,377.54, 27,567.35 and 5,228.88 is: 7,843.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,377.54 : 27,567.35 = 5,228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,377.54/27,567.35 = 5,228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,377.54x = 27,567.35 × 5,228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,377.54x = 144,146,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,146,365.07/18,377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,843.62

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