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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,449.52, 27,674.06 and 5,969.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,449.52, 27,674.06 and 5,969.24 is: 8,953.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,449.52 : 27,674.06 = 5,969.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,449.52/27,674.06 = 5,969.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,449.52x = 27,674.06 × 5,969.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,449.52x = 165,193,197.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,193,197.14/18,449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,953.79

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