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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.96, 27,027.63 and 6,324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.96, 27,027.63 and 6,324.09 is: 9,490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.96 : 27,027.63 = 6,324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.96/27,027.63 = 6,324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.96x = 27,027.63 × 6,324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.96x = 170,925,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,925,164.61/18,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,490.59

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