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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,099.60, 27,150.24 and 6,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,099.60, 27,150.24 and 6,414 is: 9,621.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,099.60 : 27,150.24 = 6,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,099.60/27,150.24 = 6,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,099.60x = 27,150.24 × 6,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,099.60x = 174,141,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,141,639.36/18,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,621.30

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