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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.58, 27,343.46 and 5,748.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.58, 27,343.46 and 5,748.72 is: 8,623.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.58 : 27,343.46 = 5,748.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.58/27,343.46 = 5,748.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.58x = 27,343.46 × 5,748.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.58x = 157,189,928.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,189,928.68/18,228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.27

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