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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.67, 27,399.56 and 5,784.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.67, 27,399.56 and 5,784.98 is: 8,677.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.67 : 27,399.56 = 5,784.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.67/27,399.56 = 5,784.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.67x = 27,399.56 × 5,784.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.67x = 158,505,740.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,505,740.69/18,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,677.32

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