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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.58, 27,897.21 and 5,446.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.58, 27,897.21 and 5,446.85 is: 8,171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.58 : 27,897.21 = 5,446.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.58/27,897.21 = 5,446.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.58x = 27,897.21 × 5,446.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.58x = 151,951,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,951,778.80/18,595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,171.39

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