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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,655.48, 27,983.90 and 6,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,655.48, 27,983.90 and 6,175.80 is: 9,263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,655.48 : 27,983.90 = 6,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,655.48/27,983.90 = 6,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,655.48x = 27,983.90 × 6,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,655.48x = 172,822,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,822,969.62/18,655.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.93

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