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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.49, 27,476.73 and 5,833.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.49, 27,476.73 and 5,833.58 is: 8,751.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.49 : 27,476.73 = 5,833.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.49/27,476.73 = 5,833.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.49x = 27,476.73 × 5,833.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.49x = 160,287,702.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,287,702.59/18,316.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,751.01

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