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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,137.17, 27,189.36 and 6,447.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,137.17, 27,189.36 and 6,447.67 is: 9,665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,137.17 : 27,189.36 = 6,447.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,137.17/27,189.36 = 6,447.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,137.17x = 27,189.36 × 6,447.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,137.17x = 175,308,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,308,020.79/18,137.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,665.68

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