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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.06, 27,888.99 and 5,267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.06, 27,888.99 and 5,267.94 is: 7,900.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.06 : 27,888.99 = 5,267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.06/27,888.99 = 5,267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.06x = 27,888.99 × 5,267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.06x = 146,917,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,917,525.98/18,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.89

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