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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.67, 27,383.54 and 5,774.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.67, 27,383.54 and 5,774.42 is: 8,662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.67 : 27,383.54 = 5,774.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.67/27,383.54 = 5,774.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.67x = 27,383.54 × 5,774.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.67x = 158,123,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,123,895.26/18,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.11

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