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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,486.23, 27,733.23 and 6,005.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,486.23, 27,733.23 and 6,005.27 is: 9,009.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,486.23 : 27,733.23 = 6,005.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,486.23/27,733.23 = 6,005.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,486.23x = 27,733.23 × 6,005.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,486.23x = 166,545,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,545,534.12/18,486.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.17

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