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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.70, 27,789.72 and 6,041.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.70, 27,789.72 and 6,041.64 is: 9,063.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.70 : 27,789.72 = 6,041.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.70/27,789.72 = 6,041.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.70x = 27,789.72 × 6,041.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.70x = 167,895,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,895,483.94/18,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.33

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