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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,560.69, 27,845.12 and 5,414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,560.69, 27,845.12 and 5,414.09 is: 8,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,560.69 : 27,845.12 = 5,414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,560.69/27,845.12 = 5,414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,560.69x = 27,845.12 × 5,414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,560.69x = 150,755,860.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,755,860.05/18,560.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,122.32

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