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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.06, 27,896.69 and 6,114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.06, 27,896.69 and 6,114.58 is: 9,173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.06 : 27,896.69 = 6,114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.06/27,896.69 = 6,114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.06x = 27,896.69 × 6,114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.06x = 170,576,542.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,576,542.74/18,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.22

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