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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,637.94, 27,953.86 and 5,487.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,637.94, 27,953.86 and 5,487.24 is: 8,229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,637.94 : 27,953.86 = 5,487.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,637.94/27,953.86 = 5,487.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,637.94x = 27,953.86 × 5,487.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,637.94x = 153,389,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,389,538.75/18,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.96

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