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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.20, 27,381.12 and 5,774.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.20, 27,381.12 and 5,774.23 is: 8,661.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.20 : 27,381.12 = 5,774.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.20/27,381.12 = 5,774.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.20x = 27,381.12 × 5,774.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.20x = 158,104,884.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,104,884.54/18,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.29

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