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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,580.33, 27,873.41 and 6,097.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,580.33, 27,873.41 and 6,097.52 is: 9,147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,580.33 : 27,873.41 = 6,097.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,580.33/27,873.41 = 6,097.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,580.33x = 27,873.41 × 6,097.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,580.33x = 169,958,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,958,674.94/18,580.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.24

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