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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,632.35, 27,942.59 and 6,150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,632.35, 27,942.59 and 6,150.05 is: 9,223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,632.35 : 27,942.59 = 6,150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,632.35/27,942.59 = 6,150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,632.35x = 27,942.59 × 6,150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,632.35x = 171,848,325.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,848,325.63/18,632.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.12

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