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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.54, 27,350.31 and 5,754.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.54, 27,350.31 and 5,754.53 is: 8,631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.54 : 27,350.31 = 5,754.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.54/27,350.31 = 5,754.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.54x = 27,350.31 × 5,754.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.54x = 157,388,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,388,179.40/18,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,631.80

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