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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.52, 27,026.21 and 6,332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.52, 27,026.21 and 6,332.36 is: 9,499.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.52 : 27,026.21 = 6,332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.52/27,026.21 = 6,332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.52x = 27,026.21 × 6,332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.52x = 171,139,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,139,571.86/18,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.04

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