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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,659.94, 27,986.85 and 5,509.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,659.94, 27,986.85 and 5,509.28 is: 8,263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,659.94 : 27,986.85 = 5,509.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,659.94/27,986.85 = 5,509.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,659.94x = 27,986.85 × 5,509.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,659.94x = 154,187,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,187,253.03/18,659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,263.01

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