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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.68, 27,914.56 and 5,460.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.68, 27,914.56 and 5,460.48 is: 8,191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.68 : 27,914.56 = 5,460.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.68/27,914.56 = 5,460.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.68x = 27,914.56 × 5,460.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.68x = 152,426,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,426,896.59/18,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.61

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