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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.20, 27,104.56 and 6,382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.20, 27,104.56 and 6,382.48 is: 9,573.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.20 : 27,104.56 = 6,382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.20/27,104.56 = 6,382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.20x = 27,104.56 × 6,382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.20x = 172,994,312.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,994,312.11/18,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,573.99

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