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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,464.38, 27,693.24 and 5,313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,464.38, 27,693.24 and 5,313.52 is: 7,969.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,464.38 : 27,693.24 = 5,313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,464.38/27,693.24 = 5,313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,464.38x = 27,693.24 × 5,313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,464.38x = 147,148,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,148,584.60/18,464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,969.32

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