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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,543.84, 27,806.49 and 6,057.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,543.84, 27,806.49 and 6,057.38 is: 9,083.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,543.84 : 27,806.49 = 6,057.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,543.84/27,806.49 = 6,057.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,543.84x = 27,806.49 × 6,057.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,543.84x = 168,434,545.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,434,545.91/18,543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.05

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