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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.68, 27,043.20 and 6,344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.68, 27,043.20 and 6,344.16 is: 9,513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.68 : 27,043.20 = 6,344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.68/27,043.20 = 6,344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.68x = 27,043.20 × 6,344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.68x = 171,566,387.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,566,387.71/18,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,513.66

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