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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.16, 27,385.38 and 5,774.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.16, 27,385.38 and 5,774.94 is: 8,663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.16 : 27,385.38 = 5,774.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.16/27,385.38 = 5,774.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.16x = 27,385.38 × 5,774.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.16x = 158,148,926.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,148,926.38/18,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.72

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