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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.02, 27,847.06 and 5,417.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.02, 27,847.06 and 5,417.51 is: 8,126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.02 : 27,847.06 = 5,417.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.02/27,847.06 = 5,417.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.02x = 27,847.06 × 5,417.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.02x = 150,861,726.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,861,726.02/18,565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,126.13

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