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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,554.94, 27,826.47 and 6,071.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,554.94, 27,826.47 and 6,071.58 is: 9,105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,554.94 : 27,826.47 = 6,071.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,554.94/27,826.47 = 6,071.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,554.94x = 27,826.47 × 6,071.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,554.94x = 168,950,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,950,638.72/18,554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.43

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