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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,631.63, 27,941.52 and 6,149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,631.63, 27,941.52 and 6,149.33 is: 9,222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,631.63 : 27,941.52 = 6,149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,631.63/27,941.52 = 6,149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,631.63x = 27,941.52 × 6,149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,631.63x = 171,821,596.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,821,596.43/18,631.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.04

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