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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.84, 27,229.71 and 6,304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.84, 27,229.71 and 6,304.16 is: 9,457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.84 : 27,229.71 = 6,304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.84/27,229.71 = 6,304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.84x = 27,229.71 × 6,304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.84x = 171,660,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,660,448.59/18,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.44

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