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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.52, 27,402.57 and 5,788.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.52, 27,402.57 and 5,788.53 is: 8,682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.52 : 27,402.57 = 5,788.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.52/27,402.57 = 5,788.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.52x = 27,402.57 × 5,788.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.52x = 158,620,598.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,620,598.52/18,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.73

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