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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,017.64, 27,026.46 and 6,328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,017.64, 27,026.46 and 6,328.13 is: 9,492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,017.64 : 27,026.46 = 6,328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,017.64/27,026.46 = 6,328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,017.64x = 27,026.46 × 6,328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,017.64x = 171,026,817.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,026,817.19/18,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,492.19

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