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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.14, 27,431.65 and 5,808.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.14, 27,431.65 and 5,808.14 is: 8,712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.14 : 27,431.65 = 5,808.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.14/27,431.65 = 5,808.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.14x = 27,431.65 × 5,808.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.14x = 159,326,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,326,726.47/18,287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.50

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