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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,496.30, 27,747.70 and 6,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,496.30, 27,747.70 and 6,014.12 is: 9,022.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,496.30 : 27,747.70 = 6,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,496.30/27,747.70 = 6,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,496.30x = 27,747.70 × 6,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,496.30x = 166,877,946.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,877,946.68/18,496.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.24

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