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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,466.89, 27,704.68 and 5,986.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,466.89, 27,704.68 and 5,986.91 is: 8,981.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,466.89 : 27,704.68 = 5,986.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,466.89/27,704.68 = 5,986.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,466.89x = 27,704.68 × 5,986.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,466.89x = 165,865,513.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,865,513.71/18,466.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,981.78

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