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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514.76, 27,766.83 and 6,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514.76, 27,766.83 and 6,035.88 is: 9,052.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514.76 : 27,766.83 = 6,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514.76/27,766.83 = 6,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514.76x = 27,766.83 × 6,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514.76x = 167,597,253.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,597,253.86/18,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.09

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