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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,640.08, 27,954.21 and 6,157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,640.08, 27,954.21 and 6,157.80 is: 9,234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,640.08 : 27,954.21 = 6,157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,640.08/27,954.21 = 6,157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,640.08x = 27,954.21 × 6,157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,640.08x = 172,136,434.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,136,434.34/18,640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.75

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