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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.87, 27,832.28 and 6,069.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.87, 27,832.28 and 6,069.96 is: 9,105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.87 : 27,832.28 = 6,069.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.87/27,832.28 = 6,069.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.87x = 27,832.28 × 6,069.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.87x = 168,940,795.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,940,795.96/18,552.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.91

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