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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.94, 27,030.02 and 6,012.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.94, 27,030.02 and 6,012.90 is: 9,017.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.94 : 27,030.02 = 6,012.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.94/27,030.02 = 6,012.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.94x = 27,030.02 × 6,012.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.94x = 162,528,777.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,528,777.19/18,023.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.38

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