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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,515.34, 27,774.72 and 6,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,515.34, 27,774.72 and 6,034.86 is: 9,052.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,515.34 : 27,774.72 = 6,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,515.34/27,774.72 = 6,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,515.34x = 27,774.72 × 6,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,515.34x = 167,616,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,616,546.74/18,515.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.85

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