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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,139.17, 27,192.36 and 6,449.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,139.17, 27,192.36 and 6,449.67 is: 9,668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,139.17 : 27,192.36 = 6,449.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,139.17/27,192.36 = 6,449.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,139.17x = 27,192.36 × 6,449.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,139.17x = 175,381,748.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,381,748.52/18,139.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.68

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