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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,019.67, 27,033.14 and 6,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,019.67, 27,033.14 and 6,333.80 is: 9,501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,019.67 : 27,033.14 = 6,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,019.67/27,033.14 = 6,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,019.67x = 27,033.14 × 6,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,019.67x = 171,222,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,222,382.80/18,019.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.97

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