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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,209.76, 27,314.34 and 5,897.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,209.76, 27,314.34 and 5,897.76 is: 8,846.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,209.76 : 27,314.34 = 5,897.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,209.76/27,314.34 = 5,897.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,209.76x = 27,314.34 × 5,897.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,209.76x = 161,093,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,093,421.88/18,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,846.54

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