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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.89, 27,356.83 and 5,766.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.89, 27,356.83 and 5,766.67 is: 8,650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.89 : 27,356.83 = 5,766.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.89/27,356.83 = 5,766.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.89x = 27,356.83 × 5,766.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.89x = 157,757,830.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,757,830.64/18,237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,650.00

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