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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,143.14, 27,212.67 and 6,294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,143.14, 27,212.67 and 6,294.73 is: 9,441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,143.14 : 27,212.67 = 6,294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,143.14/27,212.67 = 6,294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,143.14x = 27,212.67 × 6,294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,143.14x = 171,296,410.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,296,410.23/18,143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.39

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