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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,163.92, 27,246.16 and 5,683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,163.92, 27,246.16 and 5,683.44 is: 8,525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,163.92 : 27,246.16 = 5,683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,163.92/27,246.16 = 5,683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,163.92x = 27,246.16 × 5,683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,163.92x = 154,851,915.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,851,915.59/18,163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.25

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