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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.69, 27,789.71 and 6,041.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.69, 27,789.71 and 6,041.63 is: 9,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.69 : 27,789.71 = 6,041.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.69/27,789.71 = 6,041.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.69x = 27,789.71 × 6,041.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.69x = 167,895,145.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,895,145.63/18,524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.32

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