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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,436.87, 27,658.03 and 5,954.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,436.87, 27,658.03 and 5,954.56 is: 8,932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,436.87 : 27,658.03 = 5,954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,436.87/27,658.03 = 5,954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,436.87x = 27,658.03 × 5,954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,436.87x = 164,691,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,691,498.57/18,436.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.73

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