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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.60, 27,974.88 and 6,169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.60, 27,974.88 and 6,169.66 is: 9,253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.60 : 27,974.88 = 6,169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.60/27,974.88 = 6,169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.60x = 27,974.88 × 6,169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.60x = 172,595,498.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,595,498.14/18,652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.16

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