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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,621.36, 27,926.04 and 6,138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,621.36, 27,926.04 and 6,138.48 is: 9,205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,621.36 : 27,926.04 = 6,138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,621.36/27,926.04 = 6,138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,621.36x = 27,926.04 × 6,138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,621.36x = 171,423,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,423,438.02/18,621.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,205.74

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