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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,014.64, 27,023.40 and 6,330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,014.64, 27,023.40 and 6,330.48 is: 9,496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,014.64 : 27,023.40 = 6,330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,014.64/27,023.40 = 6,330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,014.64x = 27,023.40 × 6,330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,014.64x = 171,071,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,071,093.23/18,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.23

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