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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,112.64, 27,168.96 and 6,423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,112.64, 27,168.96 and 6,423.14 is: 9,634.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,112.64 : 27,168.96 = 6,423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,112.64/27,168.96 = 6,423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,112.64x = 27,168.96 × 6,423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,112.64x = 174,510,033.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,510,033.73/18,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,634.71

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