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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,522.24, 27,773.91 and 6,034.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,522.24, 27,773.91 and 6,034.23 is: 9,048.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,522.24 : 27,773.91 = 6,034.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,522.24/27,773.91 = 6,034.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,522.24x = 27,773.91 × 6,034.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,522.24x = 167,594,160.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,594,160.94/18,522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,048.27

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