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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.37, 27,822.50 and 5,397.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.37, 27,822.50 and 5,397.53 is: 8,098.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.37 : 27,822.50 = 5,397.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.37/27,822.50 = 5,397.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.37x = 27,822.50 × 5,397.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.37x = 150,172,612.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,172,612.32/18,544.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,098.02

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