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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.59, 27,816.95 and 5,397.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.59, 27,816.95 and 5,397.29 is: 8,095.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.59 : 27,816.95 = 5,397.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.59/27,816.95 = 5,397.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.59x = 27,816.95 × 5,397.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.59x = 150,135,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,135,979.99/18,544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,095.94

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