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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,569.70, 27,842.22 and 6,085.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,569.70, 27,842.22 and 6,085.35 is: 9,123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,569.70 : 27,842.22 = 6,085.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,569.70/27,842.22 = 6,085.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,569.70x = 27,842.22 × 6,085.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,569.70x = 169,429,653.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,429,653.48/18,569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.98

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