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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,326.23, 27,488.83 and 5,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,326.23, 27,488.83 and 5,847 is: 8,770.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,326.23 : 27,488.83 = 5,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,326.23/27,488.83 = 5,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,326.23x = 27,488.83 × 5,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,326.23x = 160,727,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,727,159.78/18,326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.34

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