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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,667.92, 27,993.51 and 5,515.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,667.92, 27,993.51 and 5,515.68 is: 8,271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,667.92 : 27,993.51 = 5,515.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,667.92/27,993.51 = 5,515.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,667.92x = 27,993.51 × 5,515.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,667.92x = 154,403,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,403,243.24/18,667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.05

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