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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.69, 27,822.91 and 6,065.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.69, 27,822.91 and 6,065.67 is: 9,099.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.69 : 27,822.91 = 6,065.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.69/27,822.91 = 6,065.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.69x = 27,822.91 × 6,065.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.69x = 168,764,451.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,764,451.39/18,545.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.93

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