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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.89, 27,216.68 and 6,301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.89, 27,216.68 and 6,301.67 is: 9,449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.89 : 27,216.68 = 6,301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.89/27,216.68 = 6,301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.89x = 27,216.68 × 6,301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.89x = 171,510,368.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,510,368.26/18,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.15

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