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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.59, 27,228.26 and 6,303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.59, 27,228.26 and 6,303.73 is: 9,456.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.59 : 27,228.26 = 6,303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.59/27,228.26 = 6,303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.59x = 27,228.26 × 6,303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.59x = 171,639,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,639,599.41/18,149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,456.94

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