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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,573.52, 27,861.21 and 6,092.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,573.52, 27,861.21 and 6,092.44 is: 9,138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,573.52 : 27,861.21 = 6,092.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,573.52/27,861.21 = 6,092.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,573.52x = 27,861.21 × 6,092.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,573.52x = 169,742,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,742,750.25/18,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,138.97

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