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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.17, 27,038.40 and 6,337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.17, 27,038.40 and 6,337.30 is: 9,507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.17 : 27,038.40 = 6,337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.17/27,038.40 = 6,337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.17x = 27,038.40 × 6,337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.17x = 171,350,452.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,350,452.32/18,023.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.23

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