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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,546.18, 27,823.83 and 5,398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,546.18, 27,823.83 and 5,398.67 is: 8,099.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,546.18 : 27,823.83 = 5,398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,546.18/27,823.83 = 5,398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,546.18x = 27,823.83 × 5,398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,546.18x = 150,211,537.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,211,537.19/18,546.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.32

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