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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,504.61, 27,749.68 and 6,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,504.61, 27,749.68 and 6,021.60 is: 9,030.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,504.61 : 27,749.68 = 6,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,504.61/27,749.68 = 6,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,504.61x = 27,749.68 × 6,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,504.61x = 167,097,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,097,458.03/18,504.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.04

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