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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.46, 27,320.83 and 5,733.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.46, 27,320.83 and 5,733.41 is: 8,601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.46 : 27,320.83 = 5,733.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.46/27,320.83 = 5,733.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.46x = 27,320.83 × 5,733.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.46x = 156,641,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,641,368.99/18,211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,601.26

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