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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,488.67, 27,727.53 and 5,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,488.67, 27,727.53 and 5,341.16 is: 8,010.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,488.67 : 27,727.53 = 5,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,488.67/27,727.53 = 5,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,488.67x = 27,727.53 × 5,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,488.67x = 148,097,174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,097,174.13/18,488.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,010.16

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