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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,533.64, 27,804.86 and 6,053.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,533.64, 27,804.86 and 6,053.64 is: 9,081.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,533.64 : 27,804.86 = 6,053.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,533.64/27,804.86 = 6,053.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,533.64x = 27,804.86 × 6,053.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,533.64x = 168,320,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,320,752.48/18,533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,081.90

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