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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.84, 27,397.13 and 5,784.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.84, 27,397.13 and 5,784.84 is: 8,677.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.84 : 27,397.13 = 5,784.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.84/27,397.13 = 5,784.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.84x = 27,397.13 × 5,784.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.84x = 158,487,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,487,984.59/18,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,677.69

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