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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,190.24, 27,285.36 and 5,877.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,190.24, 27,285.36 and 5,877.92 is: 8,816.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,190.24 : 27,285.36 = 5,877.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,190.24/27,285.36 = 5,877.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,190.24x = 27,285.36 × 5,877.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,190.24x = 160,381,163.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,381,163.25/18,190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,816.88

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