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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.96, 27,476.63 and 5,837.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.96, 27,476.63 and 5,837.81 is: 8,756.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.96 : 27,476.63 = 5,837.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.96/27,476.63 = 5,837.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.96x = 27,476.63 × 5,837.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.96x = 160,403,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,403,178.81/18,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,756.61

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