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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.07, 27,896.99 and 6,115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.07, 27,896.99 and 6,115.13 is: 9,174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.07 : 27,896.99 = 6,115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.07/27,896.99 = 6,115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.07x = 27,896.99 × 6,115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.07x = 170,593,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,593,550.40/18,595.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,174.13

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