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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,304.76, 27,447.32 and 5,821.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,304.76, 27,447.32 and 5,821.40 is: 8,728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,304.76 : 27,447.32 = 5,821.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,304.76/27,447.32 = 5,821.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,304.76x = 27,447.32 × 5,821.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,304.76x = 159,781,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,781,828.65/18,304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,728.98

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