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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,021.27, 27,028.97 and 6,331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,021.27, 27,028.97 and 6,331.76 is: 9,496.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,021.27 : 27,028.97 = 6,331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,021.27/27,028.97 = 6,331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,021.27x = 27,028.97 × 6,331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,021.27x = 171,140,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,140,951.09/18,021.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.61

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