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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.67, 27,615.33 and 5,931.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.67, 27,615.33 and 5,931.36 is: 8,896.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.67 : 27,615.33 = 5,931.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.67/27,615.33 = 5,931.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.67x = 27,615.33 × 5,931.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.67x = 163,796,463.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,796,463.75/18,410.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,896.82

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