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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,503.35, 27,755.29 and 6,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,503.35, 27,755.29 and 6,023.44 is: 9,035.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,503.35 : 27,755.29 = 6,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,503.35/27,755.29 = 6,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,503.35x = 27,755.29 × 6,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,503.35x = 167,182,324.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,182,324.00/18,503.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.25

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