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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,498.44, 27,749.18 and 6,015.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,498.44, 27,749.18 and 6,015.23 is: 9,023.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498.44 : 27,749.18 = 6,015.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498.44/27,749.18 = 6,015.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498.44x = 27,749.18 × 6,015.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498.44x = 166,917,680.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,917,680.36/18,498.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.34

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