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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.98, 27,445.35 and 5,816.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.98, 27,445.35 and 5,816.73 is: 8,725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.98 : 27,445.35 = 5,816.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.98/27,445.35 = 5,816.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.98x = 27,445.35 × 5,816.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.98x = 159,642,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,642,190.71/18,296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.06

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