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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,632.60, 27,942.96 and 6,150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,632.60, 27,942.96 and 6,150.30 is: 9,223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,632.60 : 27,942.96 = 6,150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,632.60/27,942.96 = 6,150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,632.60x = 27,942.96 × 6,150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,632.60x = 171,857,586.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,857,586.89/18,632.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.49

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