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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,011.76, 27,002.52 and 6,332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,011.76, 27,002.52 and 6,332.64 is: 9,493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,011.76 : 27,002.52 = 6,332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,011.76/27,002.52 = 6,332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,011.76x = 27,002.52 × 6,332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,011.76x = 170,997,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,997,238.25/18,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.64

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