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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.23, 27,226.37 and 6,463.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.23, 27,226.37 and 6,463.45 is: 9,695.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.23 : 27,226.37 = 6,463.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.23/27,226.37 = 6,463.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.23x = 27,226.37 × 6,463.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.23x = 175,976,180.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,976,180.79/18,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,695.54

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