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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,472.80, 27,706.44 and 5,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,472.80, 27,706.44 and 5,993.92 is: 8,989.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,472.80 : 27,706.44 = 5,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,472.80/27,706.44 = 5,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,472.80x = 27,706.44 × 5,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,472.80x = 166,070,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,070,184.84/18,472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,989.98

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