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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,139.60, 27,199.65 and 6,451.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,139.60, 27,199.65 and 6,451.30 is: 9,673.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,139.60 : 27,199.65 = 6,451.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,139.60/27,199.65 = 6,451.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,139.60x = 27,199.65 × 6,451.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,139.60x = 175,473,102.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,473,102.05/18,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,673.48

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