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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,503.21, 27,752.99 and 6,022.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,503.21, 27,752.99 and 6,022.73 is: 9,033.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,503.21 : 27,752.99 = 6,022.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,503.21/27,752.99 = 6,022.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,503.21x = 27,752.99 × 6,022.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,503.21x = 167,148,765.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,148,765.46/18,503.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.50

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