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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266, 27,399 and 5,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266, 27,399 and 5,954 is: 8,931

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266 : 27,399 = 5,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266/27,399 = 5,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266x = 27,399 × 5,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266x = 163,133,646
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,133,646/18,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,931

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