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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,577.68, 27,863.64 and 5,426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,577.68, 27,863.64 and 5,426.52 is: 8,138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,577.68 : 27,863.64 = 5,426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,577.68/27,863.64 = 5,426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,577.68x = 27,863.64 × 5,426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,577.68x = 151,202,599.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,202,599.73/18,577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,138.94

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