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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.17, 27,039.90 and 6,338.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.17, 27,039.90 and 6,338.30 is: 9,508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.17 : 27,039.90 = 6,338.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.17/27,039.90 = 6,338.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.17x = 27,039.90 × 6,338.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.17x = 171,386,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,386,998.17/18,024.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.73

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