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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,503.82, 27,755.99 and 6,023.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,503.82, 27,755.99 and 6,023.91 is: 9,035.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,503.82 : 27,755.99 = 6,023.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,503.82/27,755.99 = 6,023.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,503.82x = 27,755.99 × 6,023.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,503.82x = 167,199,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,199,555.60/18,503.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.95

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