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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,360.96, 27,542.25 and 5,881.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,360.96, 27,542.25 and 5,881.97 is: 8,823.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,360.96 : 27,542.25 = 5,881.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,360.96/27,542.25 = 5,881.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,360.96x = 27,542.25 × 5,881.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,360.96x = 162,002,550.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,002,550.52/18,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,823.21

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