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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.80, 27,831.90 and 6,069.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.80, 27,831.90 and 6,069.80 is: 9,105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.80 : 27,831.90 = 6,069.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.80/27,831.90 = 6,069.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.80x = 27,831.90 × 6,069.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.80x = 168,934,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,934,066.62/18,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.58

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