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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,441.04, 27,657.72 and 5,962.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,441.04, 27,657.72 and 5,962.24 is: 8,942.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,441.04 : 27,657.72 = 5,962.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,441.04/27,657.72 = 5,962.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,441.04x = 27,657.72 × 5,962.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,441.04x = 164,901,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,901,964.49/18,441.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,942.12

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