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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,623.11, 27,928.67 and 6,140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,623.11, 27,928.67 and 6,140.23 is: 9,208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,623.11 : 27,928.67 = 6,140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,623.11/27,928.67 = 6,140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,623.11x = 27,928.67 × 6,140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,623.11x = 171,488,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,488,426.69/18,623.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.37

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