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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.67, 27,049.01 and 6,343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.67, 27,049.01 and 6,343.16 is: 9,514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.67 : 27,049.01 = 6,343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.67/27,049.01 = 6,343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.67x = 27,049.01 × 6,343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.67x = 171,576,031.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,576,031.31/18,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,514.73

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