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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,594.78, 27,893.06 and 6,114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,594.78, 27,893.06 and 6,114.53 is: 9,172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,594.78 : 27,893.06 = 6,114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,594.78/27,893.06 = 6,114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,594.78x = 27,893.06 × 6,114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,594.78x = 170,552,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,552,827.98/18,594.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.08

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