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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.12, 27,017.37 and 6,174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.12, 27,017.37 and 6,174.39 is: 9,255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.12 : 27,017.37 = 6,174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.12/27,017.37 = 6,174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.12x = 27,017.37 × 6,174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.12x = 166,815,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,815,779.15/18,024.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.14

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