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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.30, 27,469.94 and 5,833.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.30, 27,469.94 and 5,833.82 is: 8,750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.30 : 27,469.94 = 5,833.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.30/27,469.94 = 5,833.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.30x = 27,469.94 × 5,833.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.30x = 160,254,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,254,518.85/18,314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,750.24

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