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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.44, 27,397.76 and 5,783.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.44, 27,397.76 and 5,783.19 is: 8,676.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.44 : 27,397.76 = 5,783.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.44/27,397.76 = 5,783.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.44x = 27,397.76 × 5,783.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.44x = 158,446,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,446,422.74/18,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,676.08

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