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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,575.73, 27,864.81 and 5,427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,575.73, 27,864.81 and 5,427 is: 8,140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,575.73 : 27,864.81 = 5,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,575.73/27,864.81 = 5,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,575.73x = 27,864.81 × 5,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,575.73x = 151,222,323.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,222,323.87/18,575.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.85

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