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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,473.74, 27,704.71 and 5,990.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,473.74, 27,704.71 and 5,990.83 is: 8,984.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,473.74 : 27,704.71 = 5,990.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,473.74/27,704.71 = 5,990.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,473.74x = 27,704.71 × 5,990.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,473.74x = 165,974,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,974,207.81/18,473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,984.33

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