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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,146.59, 27,223.76 and 6,300.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,146.59, 27,223.76 and 6,300.73 is: 9,452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,146.59 : 27,223.76 = 6,300.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,146.59/27,223.76 = 6,300.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,146.59x = 27,223.76 × 6,300.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,146.59x = 171,529,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,529,509.04/18,146.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.44

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