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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.16, 27,783.40 and 6,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.16, 27,783.40 and 6,044.16 is: 9,065.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.16 : 27,783.40 = 6,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.16/27,783.40 = 6,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.16x = 27,783.40 × 6,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.16x = 167,927,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,927,314.94/18,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.31

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