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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.66, 27,766.68 and 5,363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.66, 27,766.68 and 5,363.74 is: 8,045.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.66 : 27,766.68 = 5,363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.66/27,766.68 = 5,363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.66x = 27,766.68 × 5,363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.66x = 148,933,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,933,252.18/18,511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.38

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