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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,173.80, 27,263.40 and 5,694.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,173.80, 27,263.40 and 5,694.94 is: 8,543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,173.80 : 27,263.40 = 5,694.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,173.80/27,263.40 = 5,694.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,173.80x = 27,263.40 × 5,694.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,173.80x = 155,263,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,263,427.20/18,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,543.26

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