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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.99, 27,475.98 and 5,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.99, 27,475.98 and 5,833.08 is: 8,750.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.99 : 27,475.98 = 5,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.99/27,475.98 = 5,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.99x = 27,475.98 × 5,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.99x = 160,269,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,269,589.42/18,315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,750.26

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