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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,627.93, 27,946.55 and 6,148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,627.93, 27,946.55 and 6,148.66 is: 9,224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,627.93 : 27,946.55 = 6,148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,627.93/27,946.55 = 6,148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,627.93x = 27,946.55 × 6,148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,627.93x = 171,833,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,833,834.12/18,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.53

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