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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,073.56, 27,103.64 and 6,224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,073.56, 27,103.64 and 6,224.02 is: 9,333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,073.56 : 27,103.64 = 6,224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,073.56/27,103.64 = 6,224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,073.56x = 27,103.64 × 6,224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,073.56x = 168,693,597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,693,597.43/18,073.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.72

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