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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,495.96, 27,746.57 and 6,011.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,495.96, 27,746.57 and 6,011.97 is: 9,018.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,495.96 : 27,746.57 = 6,011.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,495.96/27,746.57 = 6,011.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,495.96x = 27,746.57 × 6,011.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,495.96x = 166,811,561.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,811,561.47/18,495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.81

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