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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,236.94, 27,358.44 and 5,754.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,236.94, 27,358.44 and 5,754.03 is: 8,632.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,236.94 : 27,358.44 = 5,754.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,236.94/27,358.44 = 5,754.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,236.94x = 27,358.44 × 5,754.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,236.94x = 157,421,284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,421,284.51/18,236.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.00

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