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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.68, 27,383.13 and 5,773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.68, 27,383.13 and 5,773.46 is: 8,661.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.68 : 27,383.13 = 5,773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.68/27,383.13 = 5,773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.68x = 27,383.13 × 5,773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.68x = 158,095,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,095,405.73/18,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.49

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