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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,571.03, 27,853.81 and 6,092.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,571.03, 27,853.81 and 6,092.38 is: 9,137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,571.03 : 27,853.81 = 6,092.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,571.03/27,853.81 = 6,092.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,571.03x = 27,853.81 × 6,092.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,571.03x = 169,695,892.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,695,892.15/18,571.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,137.67

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