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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,622.77, 27,934.14 and 5,475.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,622.77, 27,934.14 and 5,475.15 is: 8,212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,622.77 : 27,934.14 = 5,475.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,622.77/27,934.14 = 5,475.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,622.77x = 27,934.14 × 5,475.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,622.77x = 152,943,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,943,606.62/18,622.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.72

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