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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,553.65, 27,833.39 and 6,070.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,553.65, 27,833.39 and 6,070.74 is: 9,107.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,553.65 : 27,833.39 = 6,070.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,553.65/27,833.39 = 6,070.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,553.65x = 27,833.39 × 6,070.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,553.65x = 168,969,243.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,969,243.65/18,553.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,107.06

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