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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,019.14, 27,030.15 and 6,334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,019.14, 27,030.15 and 6,334.98 is: 9,502.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,019.14 : 27,030.15 = 6,334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,019.14/27,030.15 = 6,334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,019.14x = 27,030.15 × 6,334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,019.14x = 171,235,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,235,459.65/18,019.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.98

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