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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,566.29, 27,843.96 and 5,414.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,566.29, 27,843.96 and 5,414.53 is: 8,120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,566.29 : 27,843.96 = 5,414.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,566.29/27,843.96 = 5,414.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,566.29x = 27,843.96 × 5,414.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,566.29x = 150,761,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,761,956.74/18,566.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.20

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