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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,570.97, 27,853.55 and 6,090.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,570.97, 27,853.55 and 6,090.73 is: 9,135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,570.97 : 27,853.55 = 6,090.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,570.97/27,853.55 = 6,090.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,570.97x = 27,853.55 × 6,090.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,570.97x = 169,648,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,648,352.50/18,570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.14

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