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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,502.31, 27,753.80 and 6,022.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,502.31, 27,753.80 and 6,022.29 is: 9,033.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502.31 : 27,753.80 = 6,022.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502.31/27,753.80 = 6,022.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502.31x = 27,753.80 × 6,022.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502.31x = 167,141,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,141,432.20/18,502.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.54

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