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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,567.72, 27,842.45 and 6,085.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,567.72, 27,842.45 and 6,085.44 is: 9,125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,567.72 : 27,842.45 = 6,085.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,567.72/27,842.45 = 6,085.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,567.72x = 27,842.45 × 6,085.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,567.72x = 169,433,528.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,433,528.50/18,567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.17

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