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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,665.08, 27,993.36 and 5,514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,665.08, 27,993.36 and 5,514.32 is: 8,270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,665.08 : 27,993.36 = 5,514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,665.08/27,993.36 = 5,514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,665.08x = 27,993.36 × 5,514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,665.08x = 154,364,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,364,344.92/18,665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,270.22

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