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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,664.44, 27,999.63 and 6,184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,664.44, 27,999.63 and 6,184.91 is: 9,278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,664.44 : 27,999.63 = 6,184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,664.44/27,999.63 = 6,184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,664.44x = 27,999.63 × 6,184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,664.44x = 173,175,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,175,191.58/18,664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.35

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