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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.46, 27,026.88 and 6,323.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.46, 27,026.88 and 6,323.59 is: 9,489.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.46 : 27,026.88 = 6,323.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.46/27,026.88 = 6,323.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.46x = 27,026.88 × 6,323.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.46x = 170,906,908.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,906,908.10/18,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.84

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