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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,369.68, 27,555.60 and 6,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,369.68, 27,555.60 and 6,057.68 is: 9,086.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,369.68 : 27,555.60 = 6,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,369.68/27,555.60 = 6,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,369.68x = 27,555.60 × 6,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,369.68x = 166,923,007.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,923,007.01/18,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.88

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