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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,481.33, 27,716.18 and 5,998.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,481.33, 27,716.18 and 5,998.47 is: 8,995.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,481.33 : 27,716.18 = 5,998.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,481.33/27,716.18 = 5,998.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,481.33x = 27,716.18 × 5,998.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,481.33x = 166,254,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,254,674.24/18,481.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.82

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