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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,406.55, 27,614.23 and 5,927.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,406.55, 27,614.23 and 5,927.74 is: 8,893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,406.55 : 27,614.23 = 5,927.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,406.55/27,614.23 = 5,927.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,406.55x = 27,614.23 × 5,927.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,406.55x = 163,689,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,689,975.74/18,406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,893.03

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