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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.57, 27,047.83 and 6,187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.57, 27,047.83 and 6,187.15 is: 9,279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.57 : 27,047.83 = 6,187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.57/27,047.83 = 6,187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.57x = 27,047.83 × 6,187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.57x = 167,348,830.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,348,830.68/18,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.85

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