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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.84, 27,014.92 and 6,323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.84, 27,014.92 and 6,323.06 is: 9,484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.84 : 27,014.92 = 6,323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.84/27,014.92 = 6,323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.84x = 27,014.92 × 6,323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.84x = 170,817,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,817,011.78/18,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.65

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