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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,637.36, 27,950.04 and 6,154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,637.36, 27,950.04 and 6,154.48 is: 9,229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,637.36 : 27,950.04 = 6,154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,637.36/27,950.04 = 6,154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,637.36x = 27,950.04 × 6,154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,637.36x = 172,017,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,017,962.18/18,637.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.74

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