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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,015.77, 27,023.55 and 6,169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,015.77, 27,023.55 and 6,169.65 is: 9,254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,015.77 : 27,023.55 = 6,169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,015.77/27,023.55 = 6,169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,015.77x = 27,023.55 × 6,169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,015.77x = 166,725,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,725,710.14/18,015.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.43

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