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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,406.48, 27,614.14 and 5,927.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,406.48, 27,614.14 and 5,927.68 is: 8,892.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,406.48 : 27,614.14 = 5,927.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,406.48/27,614.14 = 5,927.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,406.48x = 27,614.14 × 5,927.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,406.48x = 163,687,785.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,687,785.40/18,406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.94

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