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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,633.94, 27,952.80 and 6,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,633.94, 27,952.80 and 6,154 is: 9,231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,633.94 : 27,952.80 = 6,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,633.94/27,952.80 = 6,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,633.94x = 27,952.80 × 6,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,633.94x = 172,021,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,021,531.20/18,633.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.62

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