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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,521.74, 27,773.16 and 6,033.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,521.74, 27,773.16 and 6,033.73 is: 9,047.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,521.74 : 27,773.16 = 6,033.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,521.74/27,773.16 = 6,033.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,521.74x = 27,773.16 × 6,033.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,521.74x = 167,575,748.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,575,748.69/18,521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.52

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