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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.62, 27,826.24 and 6,073.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.62, 27,826.24 and 6,073.14 is: 9,108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.62 : 27,826.24 = 6,073.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.62/27,826.24 = 6,073.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.62x = 27,826.24 × 6,073.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.62x = 168,992,595.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,992,595.22/18,552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.83

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