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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,323.87, 27,486.35 and 5,174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,323.87, 27,486.35 and 5,174.87 is: 7,762.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,323.87 : 27,486.35 = 5,174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,323.87/27,486.35 = 5,174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,323.87x = 27,486.35 × 5,174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,323.87x = 142,238,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,238,124.72/18,323.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.45

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