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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,536.06, 27,798.28 and 6,053.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,536.06, 27,798.28 and 6,053.24 is: 9,077.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,536.06 : 27,798.28 = 6,053.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,536.06/27,798.28 = 6,053.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,536.06x = 27,798.28 × 6,053.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,536.06x = 168,269,660.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,269,660.43/18,536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.96

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