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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,445.04, 27,663.72 and 5,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,445.04, 27,663.72 and 5,966.16 is: 8,948.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,445.04 : 27,663.72 = 5,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,445.04/27,663.72 = 5,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,445.04x = 27,663.72 × 5,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,445.04x = 165,046,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,046,179.72/18,445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,948.00

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