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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.46, 27,921.69 and 6,301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.46, 27,921.69 and 6,301.50 is: 9,452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.46 : 27,921.69 = 6,301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.46/27,921.69 = 6,301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.46x = 27,921.69 × 6,301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.46x = 175,948,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,948,529.54/18,614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.25

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