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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,074.74, 27,105.36 and 6,225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,074.74, 27,105.36 and 6,225.16 is: 9,335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,074.74 : 27,105.36 = 6,225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,074.74/27,105.36 = 6,225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,074.74x = 27,105.36 × 6,225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,074.74x = 168,735,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,735,202.86/18,074.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.42

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