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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,174.42, 27,261.99 and 5,693.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,174.42, 27,261.99 and 5,693.94 is: 8,541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,174.42 : 27,261.99 = 5,693.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,174.42/27,261.99 = 5,693.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,174.42x = 27,261.99 × 5,693.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,174.42x = 155,228,135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,228,135.34/18,174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.02

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