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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,577.56, 27,865.36 and 6,095.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,577.56, 27,865.36 and 6,095.94 is: 9,143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,577.56 : 27,865.36 = 6,095.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,577.56/27,865.36 = 6,095.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,577.56x = 27,865.36 × 6,095.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,577.56x = 169,865,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,865,562.64/18,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.59

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