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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,597.39, 27,897.83 and 6,117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,597.39, 27,897.83 and 6,117.51 is: 9,176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,597.39 : 27,897.83 = 6,117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,597.39/27,897.83 = 6,117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,597.39x = 27,897.83 × 6,117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,597.39x = 170,665,254.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,665,254.00/18,597.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.84

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