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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,497.62, 27,746.50 and 6,017.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,497.62, 27,746.50 and 6,017.44 is: 9,026.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,497.62 : 27,746.50 = 6,017.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,497.62/27,746.50 = 6,017.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,497.62x = 27,746.50 × 6,017.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,497.62x = 166,962,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,962,877.86/18,497.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,026.18

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