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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.64, 27,027.84 and 6,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.64, 27,027.84 and 6,330.24 is: 9,496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.64 : 27,027.84 = 6,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.64/27,027.84 = 6,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.64x = 27,027.84 × 6,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.64x = 171,092,713.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,092,713.88/18,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.37

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