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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,482.63, 27,718.07 and 5,999.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,482.63, 27,718.07 and 5,999.76 is: 8,997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,482.63 : 27,718.07 = 5,999.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,482.63/27,718.07 = 5,999.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,482.63x = 27,718.07 × 5,999.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,482.63x = 166,301,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,301,737.66/18,482.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.73

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