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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,462.72, 27,697.08 and 5,985.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,462.72, 27,697.08 and 5,985.86 is: 8,979.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,462.72 : 27,697.08 = 5,985.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,462.72/27,697.08 = 5,985.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,462.72x = 27,697.08 × 5,985.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,462.72x = 165,790,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,790,843.29/18,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.76

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