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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,593.94, 27,889.50 and 6,114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,593.94, 27,889.50 and 6,114.37 is: 9,171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,593.94 : 27,889.50 = 6,114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,593.94/27,889.50 = 6,114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,593.94x = 27,889.50 × 6,114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,593.94x = 170,526,722.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,526,722.12/18,593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,171.09

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