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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,484.23, 27,725.94 and 6,004.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,484.23, 27,725.94 and 6,004.23 is: 9,006.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,484.23 : 27,725.94 = 6,004.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,484.23/27,725.94 = 6,004.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,484.23x = 27,725.94 × 6,004.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,484.23x = 166,472,920.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,472,920.73/18,484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.21

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