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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663.81, 27,986.19 and 6,179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663.81, 27,986.19 and 6,179.33 is: 9,265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663.81 : 27,986.19 = 6,179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663.81/27,986.19 = 6,179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663.81x = 27,986.19 × 6,179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663.81x = 172,935,759.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,935,759.24/18,663.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.84

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