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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,575.33, 27,864.88 and 6,092.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,575.33, 27,864.88 and 6,092.42 is: 9,139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,575.33 : 27,864.88 = 6,092.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,575.33/27,864.88 = 6,092.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,575.33x = 27,864.88 × 6,092.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,575.33x = 169,764,397.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,764,397.65/18,575.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,139.24

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