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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,502.39, 27,753.93 and 6,022.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,502.39, 27,753.93 and 6,022.37 is: 9,033.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502.39 : 27,753.93 = 6,022.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502.39/27,753.93 = 6,022.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502.39x = 27,753.93 × 6,022.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502.39x = 167,144,404.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,144,404.65/18,502.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.66

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