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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,564.98, 27,851.78 and 6,084.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,564.98, 27,851.78 and 6,084.23 is: 9,127.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,564.98 : 27,851.78 = 6,084.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,564.98/27,851.78 = 6,084.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,564.98x = 27,851.78 × 6,084.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,564.98x = 169,456,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,456,511.38/18,564.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.75

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