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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.31, 27,498.57 and 5,853.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.31, 27,498.57 and 5,853.66 is: 8,780.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.31 : 27,498.57 = 5,853.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.31/27,498.57 = 5,853.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.31x = 27,498.57 × 5,853.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.31x = 160,967,279.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,967,279.27/18,332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,780.52

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