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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.02, 27,853.28 and 6,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.02, 27,853.28 and 6,085.14 is: 9,129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.02 : 27,853.28 = 6,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.02/27,853.28 = 6,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.02x = 27,853.28 × 6,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.02x = 169,491,077.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,491,077.83/18,565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,129.59

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