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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,147.59, 27,225.26 and 6,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,147.59, 27,225.26 and 6,301.73 is: 9,453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,147.59 : 27,225.26 = 6,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,147.59/27,225.26 = 6,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,147.59x = 27,225.26 × 6,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,147.59x = 171,566,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,566,237.70/18,147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,453.94

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