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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.62, 27,369.06 and 5,768.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.62, 27,369.06 and 5,768.90 is: 8,652.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.62 : 27,369.06 = 5,768.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.62/27,369.06 = 5,768.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.62x = 27,369.06 × 5,768.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.62x = 157,889,370.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,889,370.23/18,247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.60

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