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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,441.48, 27,664.94 and 5,957.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,441.48, 27,664.94 and 5,957.34 is: 8,936.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,441.48 : 27,664.94 = 5,957.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,441.48/27,664.94 = 5,957.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,441.48x = 27,664.94 × 5,957.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,441.48x = 164,809,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,809,453.66/18,441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,936.89

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