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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,506.12, 27,751.92 and 6,023.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,506.12, 27,751.92 and 6,023.10 is: 9,032.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,506.12 : 27,751.92 = 6,023.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,506.12/27,751.92 = 6,023.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,506.12x = 27,751.92 × 6,023.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,506.12x = 167,152,589.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,152,589.35/18,506.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.29

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