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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,657.13, 27,985.70 and 6,173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,657.13, 27,985.70 and 6,173.80 is: 9,260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,657.13 : 27,985.70 = 6,173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,657.13/27,985.70 = 6,173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,657.13x = 27,985.70 × 6,173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,657.13x = 172,778,114.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,778,114.66/18,657.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.70

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