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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.13, 27,349.70 and 5,921.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.13, 27,349.70 and 5,921.13 is: 8,881.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.13 : 27,349.70 = 5,921.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.13/27,349.70 = 5,921.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.13x = 27,349.70 × 5,921.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.13x = 161,941,129.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,941,129.16/18,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,881.70

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