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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,424.56, 27,640.49 and 5,947.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,424.56, 27,640.49 and 5,947.73 is: 8,922.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,424.56 : 27,640.49 = 5,947.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,424.56/27,640.49 = 5,947.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,424.56x = 27,640.49 × 5,947.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,424.56x = 164,398,140.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,398,140.75/18,424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,922.77

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