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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.02, 27,013.62 and 6,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.02, 27,013.62 and 6,159.96 is: 9,241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.02 : 27,013.62 = 6,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.02/27,013.62 = 6,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.02x = 27,013.62 × 6,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.02x = 166,402,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,402,818.66/18,007.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.00

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