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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,546.68, 27,824.58 and 5,399.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,546.68, 27,824.58 and 5,399.17 is: 8,100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,546.68 : 27,824.58 = 5,399.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,546.68/27,824.58 = 5,399.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,546.68x = 27,824.58 × 5,399.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,546.68x = 150,229,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,229,498.48/18,546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,100.07

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