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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.83, 27,037.26 and 6,329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.83, 27,037.26 and 6,329.88 is: 9,499.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.83 : 27,037.26 = 6,329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.83/27,037.26 = 6,329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.83x = 27,037.26 × 6,329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.83x = 171,142,611.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,142,611.33/18,016.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.04

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