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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,433.48, 27,654.14 and 5,954.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,433.48, 27,654.14 and 5,954.22 is: 8,932.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,433.48 : 27,654.14 = 5,954.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,433.48/27,654.14 = 5,954.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,433.48x = 27,654.14 × 5,954.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,433.48x = 164,658,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,658,833.47/18,433.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.60

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