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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,635.52, 27,954.15 and 6,156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,635.52, 27,954.15 and 6,156.66 is: 9,235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,635.52 : 27,954.15 = 6,156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,635.52/27,954.15 = 6,156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,635.52x = 27,954.15 × 6,156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,635.52x = 172,104,197.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,104,197.14/18,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.28

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