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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,548.16, 27,823.97 and 6,068.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,548.16, 27,823.97 and 6,068.27 is: 9,102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,548.16 : 27,823.97 = 6,068.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,548.16/27,823.97 = 6,068.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,548.16x = 27,823.97 × 6,068.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,548.16x = 168,843,192.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,843,192.97/18,548.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.96

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