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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,506.16, 27,752.96 and 6,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,506.16, 27,752.96 and 6,023.08 is: 9,032.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,506.16 : 27,752.96 = 6,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,506.16/27,752.96 = 6,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,506.16x = 27,752.96 × 6,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,506.16x = 167,158,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,158,298.32/18,506.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.58

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