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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,068.24, 27,099.66 and 6,223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,068.24, 27,099.66 and 6,223.88 is: 9,334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,068.24 : 27,099.66 = 6,223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,068.24/27,099.66 = 6,223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,068.24x = 27,099.66 × 6,223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,068.24x = 168,665,031.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,665,031.88/18,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.89

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