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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.93, 27,206.96 and 6,293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.93, 27,206.96 and 6,293.34 is: 9,433.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.93 : 27,206.96 = 6,293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.93/27,206.96 = 6,293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.93x = 27,206.96 × 6,293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.93x = 171,222,618.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,222,618.18/18,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,433.27

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