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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,624.26, 27,930.44 and 6,141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,624.26, 27,930.44 and 6,141.96 is: 9,210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,624.26 : 27,930.44 = 6,141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,624.26/27,930.44 = 6,141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,624.26x = 27,930.44 × 6,141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,624.26x = 171,547,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,547,660.62/18,624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.98

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