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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,639.72, 27,963.63 and 6,159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,639.72, 27,963.63 and 6,159.24 is: 9,240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,639.72 : 27,963.63 = 6,159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,639.72/27,963.63 = 6,159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,639.72x = 27,963.63 × 6,159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,639.72x = 172,234,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,234,708.44/18,639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.20

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