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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.84, 27,367.08 and 5,932.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.84, 27,367.08 and 5,932.84 is: 8,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.84 : 27,367.08 = 5,932.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.84/27,367.08 = 5,932.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.84x = 27,367.08 × 5,932.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.84x = 162,364,506.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,364,506.91/18,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,899.20

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