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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,167.60, 27,251.40 and 5,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,167.60, 27,251.40 and 5,855.60 is: 8,783.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,167.60 : 27,251.40 = 5,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,167.60/27,251.40 = 5,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,167.60x = 27,251.40 × 5,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,167.60x = 159,573,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,573,297.84/18,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,783.40

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