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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,476.59, 27,714.87 and 5,996.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,476.59, 27,714.87 and 5,996.61 is: 8,994.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,476.59 : 27,714.87 = 5,996.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,476.59/27,714.87 = 5,996.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,476.59x = 27,714.87 × 5,996.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,476.59x = 166,195,236.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,195,236.61/18,476.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.91

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