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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,189.70, 27,284.55 and 5,877.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,189.70, 27,284.55 and 5,877.70 is: 8,816.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,189.70 : 27,284.55 = 5,877.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,189.70/27,284.55 = 5,877.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,189.70x = 27,284.55 × 5,877.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,189.70x = 160,370,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,370,399.54/18,189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,816.55

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