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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.52, 27,035.20 and 6,338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.52, 27,035.20 and 6,338.36 is: 9,508.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.52 : 27,035.20 = 6,338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.52/27,035.20 = 6,338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.52x = 27,035.20 × 6,338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.52x = 171,358,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,358,830.27/18,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.04

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