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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.52, 27,074.16 and 6,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.52, 27,074.16 and 6,354.72 is: 9,536.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.52 : 27,074.16 = 6,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.52/27,074.16 = 6,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.52x = 27,074.16 × 6,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.52x = 172,048,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,048,706.04/18,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,536.26

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